US Bridges

31340 405th Avenue over Coffee Creek

Poor

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 10W & 0.4S Springfield · Structure no. 000000005040222

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31340 405th Avenue over Coffee Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 31340 405th Avenue over Coffee Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries31340 405th Avenue
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location10W & 0.4S Springfield
Coordinates42.84481, -98.0894
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 31340 405th Avenue over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31340 405th Avenue over Coffee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 31340 405th Avenue over Coffee Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 31340 405th Avenue over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 31340 405th Avenue over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.