US Bridges

31060 416th Avenue over Creek

Good

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 1.4N & 1E of Springfield · Structure no. 000000005150196

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31060 416th Avenue over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 31060 416th Avenue over Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries31060 416th Avenue
CrossesCreek
Location1.4N & 1E of Springfield
Coordinates42.88522, -97.87191
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2022)
Projected traffic132 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$491,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 31060 416th Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is 31060 416th Avenue over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 31060 416th Avenue over Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 31060 416th Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 31060 416th Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.