US Bridges

387th Avenue over Cain Creek

Fair

Beadle County, South Dakota · 2N of Wolsey · Structure no. 000000003110132

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

387th Avenue over Cain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 387th Avenue over Cain Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries387th Avenue
CrossesCain Creek
Location2N of Wolsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.44039, -98.47869
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 387th Avenue over Cain Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 387th Avenue over Cain 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 387th Avenue over Cain Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 387th Avenue over Cain Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 387th Avenue over Cain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.