US Bridges

379th Avenue over Cain Creek

Good

Beadle County, South Dakota · 5E & 0.4N of Wessington · Structure no. 000000003050116

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

379th Avenue over Cain Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 379th Avenue over Cain Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries379th Avenue
CrossesCain Creek
Location5E & 0.4N of Wessington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.46403, -98.59972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 379th Avenue over Cain Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 379th Avenue over Cain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 379th Avenue over Cain Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 379th Avenue over Cain Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 379th Avenue over Cain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.