US Bridges

Milwaukee Ave SE over Moccasin Creek

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · Railroad ST - Aberdeen · Structure no. 000000007128325

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milwaukee Ave SE over Moccasin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Milwaukee Ave SE over Moccasin Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesMilwaukee Ave SE
CrossesMoccasin Creek
LocationRailroad ST - Aberdeen
RouteCity Street 2302
Coordinates45.46571, -98.45801
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 Milwaukee Ave SE over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milwaukee Ave 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 Milwaukee Ave SE over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Milwaukee Ave SE over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Milwaukee Ave SE over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.