401st Avenue over Firesteel Ck
FairDavison County, South Dakota · 4.0W 1.5S Loomis · Structure no. 000000018070052
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
401st Avenue over Firesteel Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 401st Avenue over Firesteel Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 401st Avenue over Firesteel Ck built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 401st 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 401st Avenue over Firesteel Ck carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 401st Avenue over Firesteel Ck?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 401st Avenue over Firesteel Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.