US Bridges

409th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 7.6N & 1W Pf Claremont · Structure no. 000000007330104

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

409th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 409th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries409th Avenue
CrossesCrow Creek Ditch
Location7.6N & 1W Pf Claremont
Coordinates45.78588, -98.04132
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 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 409th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 409th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 409th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch carry?

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

How long is 409th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 409th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.