US Bridges

404th Avenue over Enemy Ck

Poor

Davison County, South Dakota · 5 W & 5.8 S Mitchell · Structure no. 000000018100158

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

404th Avenue over Enemy Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 404th Avenue over Enemy Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries404th Avenue
CrossesEnemy Ck
Location5 W & 5.8 S Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.61703, -98.12589
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 404th Avenue over Enemy Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 404th Avenue over Enemy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 404th Avenue over Enemy Ck carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 404th Avenue over Enemy Ck?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 404th Avenue over Enemy Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.