US Bridges

401st Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck

PoorPosted for load

Davison County, South Dakota · 10 W & 1.2 N Ethan · Structure no. 000000018070198

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

401st Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 401st Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries401st Avenue
CrossesNorth Br Twelve Mile Ck
Location10 W & 1.2 N Ethan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.55727, -98.18496
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic53 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 401st Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is 401st 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 401st Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 401st Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 401st Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.