US Bridges

405th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck

Fair

Davison County, South Dakota · 6.0 W & 0.5 S Ethan · Structure no. 000000018110213

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

405th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 405th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 102 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries405th Avenue
CrossesNorth Br Twelve Mile Ck
Location6.0 W & 0.5 S Ethan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.53879, -98.10451
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic83 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 405th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is 405th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 405th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 405th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 405th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.