US Bridges

410th Avenue over Firesteel Ck

Fair

Davison County, South Dakota · NE Mitchell · Structure no. 000000018160084

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

410th Avenue over Firesteel Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 410th Avenue over Firesteel Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries410th Avenue
CrossesFiresteel Ck
LocationNE Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.72516, -98.00764
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 410th Avenue over Firesteel Ck built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 410th Avenue over Firesteel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 410th Avenue over Firesteel Ck carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 410th Avenue over Firesteel Ck?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 410th Avenue over Firesteel Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.