394th Avenue over Firesteel Creek
FairDavison County, South Dakota · 3W 6.9N Mt Vernon · Structure no. 000000018000026
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
394th Avenue over Firesteel Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 394th Avenue over Firesteel Creek in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 394th Avenue over Firesteel Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is 394th Avenue over Firesteel 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 394th Avenue over Firesteel Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 394th Avenue over Firesteel Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 394th Avenue over Firesteel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.