US Bridges

27510 395 Ave over Choteau Ck

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, South Dakota · 4.9N 3.0E of Armour · Structure no. 000000022210071

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27510 395 Ave over Choteau Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 27510 395 Ave over Choteau Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries27510 395 Ave
CrossesChoteau Ck
Location4.9N 3.0E of Armour
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.39852, -98.29205
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic77 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27510 395 Ave over Choteau Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27510 395 Ave over Choteau 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 27510 395 Ave over Choteau Ck carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 27510 395 Ave over Choteau Ck?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 27510 395 Ave over Choteau Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.