375th Avenue over Willow Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBrown County, South Dakota · 3.6S & 10W of Barnard · Structure no. 000000007010176
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
375th Avenue over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 375th Avenue over Willow Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 375th Avenue over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 375th Avenue over Willow 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 375th Avenue over Willow Creek carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 375th Avenue over Willow Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 375th Avenue over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.