US Bridges

387th Avenue over Maple River

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 1.8N & 0.7E of Frederick · Structure no. 000000007110057

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

387th Avenue over Maple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 387th Avenue over Maple River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries387th Avenue
CrossesMaple River
Location1.8N & 0.7E of Frederick
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.85567, -98.497
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 387th Avenue over Maple River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 387th Avenue over Maple River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 387th Avenue over Maple River carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 387th Avenue over Maple River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 387th Avenue over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.