US Bridges

403rd Avenue over Dry Run Ck

Poor

Davison County, South Dakota · 1.8 N & 2.0 W Loomis · Structure no. 000000018090017

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

403rd Avenue over Dry Run Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 403rd Avenue over Dry Run Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries403rd Avenue
CrossesDry Run Ck
Location1.8 N & 2.0 W Loomis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.82332, -98.1474
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 403rd Avenue over Dry Run Ck built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is 403rd Avenue over Dry Run 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 403rd Avenue over Dry Run Ck carry?

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

How long is 403rd Avenue over Dry Run Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 403rd Avenue over Dry Run Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.