US Bridges

409th Avenue over South Fork Twelve Mile C

Fair

Davison County, South Dakota · 2.7 S & 2 W Ethan · Structure no. 000000018150237

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

409th Avenue over South Fork Twelve Mile C is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 409th Avenue over South Fork Twelve Mile C in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries409th Avenue
CrossesSouth Fork Twelve Mile C
Location2.7 S & 2 W Ethan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.50381, -98.02418
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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 409th Avenue over South Fork Twelve Mile C built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 409th Avenue over South Fork Twelve Mile C 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 409th Avenue over South Fork Twelve Mile C carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 409th Avenue over South Fork Twelve Mile C?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 409th Avenue over South Fork Twelve Mile C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.