374th Avenue over Sand Creek
FairBeadle County, South Dakota · 13W & 2.4N of Virgil · Structure no. 000000003000205
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
374th Avenue over Sand Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 374th Avenue over Sand Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 125 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 156 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 374th Avenue over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is 374th Avenue over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 374th Avenue over Sand Creek carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 374th Avenue over Sand Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 374th Avenue over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.