392nd Avenue over Cain Creek
PoorPosted for loadBeadle County, South Dakota · 2.5E & 1.6S of Virgil · Structure no. 000000003160251
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
392nd Avenue over Cain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 392nd Avenue over Cain Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 392nd Avenue over Cain Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is 392nd Avenue over Cain Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 392nd Avenue over Cain Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 392nd Avenue over Cain Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 392nd Avenue over Cain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.