US Bridges

382nd Avenue over Richmond Lake Spillway

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 1N & 1.4E of Richmond · Structure no. 000000007064277

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

382nd Avenue over Richmond Lake Spillway is a concrete continuous slab carrying 382nd Avenue over Richmond Lake Spillway in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries382nd Avenue
CrossesRichmond Lake Spillway
Location1N & 1.4E of Richmond
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.53569, -98.59081
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2022)
Projected traffic283 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 382nd Avenue over Richmond Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 382nd Avenue over Richmond Lake Spillway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 382nd Avenue over Richmond Lake Spillway carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 382nd Avenue over Richmond Lake Spillway?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 382nd Avenue over Richmond Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.