29490 395th Avenue over Choteau Creek
FairPosted for loadCharles Mix County, South Dakota · 1.1N of Wagner · Structure no. 000000012510279
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 564
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
29490 395th Avenue over Choteau Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29490 395th Avenue over Choteau Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 564 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 29490 395th Avenue over Choteau Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 29490 395th Avenue over Choteau Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 29490 395th Avenue over Choteau Creek carry?
About 564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 29490 395th Avenue over Choteau Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 29490 395th Avenue over Choteau Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.