US Bridges

Foster Street over Dry Run Ck/Rr

Fair

Davison County, South Dakota · Foster ST - Mitchell · Structure no. 000000018160099

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster Street over Dry Run Ck/Rr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foster Street over Dry Run Ck/Rr in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2032. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFoster Street
CrossesDry Run Ck/Rr
LocationFoster ST - Mitchell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.70466, -98.00713
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2022)
Projected traffic384 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Foster Street over Dry Run Ck/Rr built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster Street over Dry Run Ck/Rr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Foster Street over Dry Run Ck/Rr carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Foster Street over Dry Run Ck/Rr?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Foster Street over Dry Run Ck/Rr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.