403rd Avenue over Firesteel Ck
PoorDavison County, South Dakota · 2.0W 1.5S Loomis · Structure no. 000000018090051
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
403rd Avenue over Firesteel Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 403rd Avenue over Firesteel Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 115 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 403rd Avenue over Firesteel Ck built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is 403rd Avenue over Firesteel 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 Firesteel Ck carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 403rd Avenue over Firesteel Ck?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 403rd Avenue over Firesteel Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.