355th Avenue over Crow Creek
PoorPosted for loadBuffalo County, South Dakota · 5W & 2.5S of Gann Valley · Structure no. 000000009240135
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
355th Avenue over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 355th Avenue over Crow Creek in Buffalo County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 355th Avenue over Crow Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is 355th Avenue over Crow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does 355th Avenue over Crow Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 355th Avenue over Crow Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 355th Avenue over Crow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.