US Bridges

369th Avenue over Unnamed Creek

PoorPosted for load

Edmunds County, South Dakota · 11E & 7.4N of Ipswich · Structure no. 000000023440025

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

369th Avenue over Unnamed Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 369th Avenue over Unnamed Creek in Edmunds County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries369th Avenue
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location11E & 7.4N of Ipswich
Coordinates45.5551, -98.80467
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic31 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 369th Avenue over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 369th Avenue over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 369th Avenue over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 369th Avenue over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 369th Avenue over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.