398th Avenue over Enemy Ck
PoorPosted for loadDavison County, South Dakota · 11W & 3.7 S Mitchell · Structure no. 000000018040137
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
398th Avenue over Enemy Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying 398th Avenue over Enemy Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 110 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 2 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 398th Avenue over Enemy Ck built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is 398th Avenue over Enemy Ck 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 398th Avenue over Enemy Ck carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 398th Avenue over Enemy Ck?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 398th Avenue over Enemy Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.