US Bridges

396th Avenue over Firesteel Ck

Fair

Davison County, South Dakota · 3.4N & 1W Mt Vernon · Structure no. 000000018020056

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

396th Avenue over Firesteel Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 396th Avenue over Firesteel Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, 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 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.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries396th Avenue
CrossesFiresteel Ck
Location3.4N & 1W Mt Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.76773, -98.28571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 396th Avenue over Firesteel Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 396th Avenue over Firesteel Ck 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 396th Avenue over Firesteel Ck carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 396th Avenue over Firesteel Ck?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 396th Avenue over Firesteel Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.