US Bridges

393rd Avenue over Elm River

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 3.6S & 3W of Columbia · Structure no. 000000007170261

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

393rd Avenue over Elm River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 393rd Avenue over Elm River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries393rd Avenue
CrossesElm River
Location3.6S & 3W of Columbia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.5585, -98.37156
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 393rd Avenue over Elm River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 393rd Avenue over Elm 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 393rd Avenue over Elm River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 393rd Avenue over Elm River?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 393rd Avenue over Elm River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.