US Bridges

399th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck

Poor

Davison County, South Dakota · 12 W & 0.4 N Ethan · Structure no. 000000018050206

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

399th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 399th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries399th Avenue
CrossesNorth Br Twelve Mile Ck
Location12 W & 0.4 N Ethan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.54656, -98.224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 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 399th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 399th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile 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 399th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 399th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 399th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.