395th Avenue over Elm River
FairBrown County, South Dakota · 2S & 1.1W of Columbia · Structure no. 000000007189245
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
395th Avenue over Elm River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 395th Avenue over Elm River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 395th Avenue over Elm River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 395th Avenue over Elm River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 395th Avenue over Elm River carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 395th Avenue over Elm River?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 395th Avenue over Elm River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.