US Bridges

408th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck

Fair

Davison County, South Dakota · 1 W & 8.8 S Mitchell · Structure no. 000000018140188

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
433
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

408th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 408th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 105 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 5 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries408th Avenue
CrossesNorth Br Twelve Mile Ck
Location1 W & 8.8 S Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.57339, -98.04599
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2022)
Projected traffic433 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 408th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is 408th 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 408th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 408th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 408th Avenue over North Br Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.