US Bridges

3rd Avenue SE over Moccasin Creek

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 3rd Ave. SE - Aberdeen · Structure no. 000000007126328

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,087
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Avenue SE over Moccasin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3rd Avenue SE over Moccasin Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,087 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,087 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Carries3rd Avenue SE
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location3rd Ave. SE - Aberdeen
RouteCity Street 2306
Coordinates45.46216, -98.46197
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,087 (2022)
Projected traffic5,087 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 3rd Avenue SE over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Avenue SE over Moccasin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd Avenue SE over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 5,087 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Avenue SE over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Avenue SE over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.