US Bridges

US385 NF over Garden ST

Fair

Fall River County, South Dakota · 0.2 W JCT US 385 · Structure no. 000000024291032

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,758
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US385 NF over Garden ST is a concrete slab carrying US385 NF over Garden ST in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,758 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,494 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS385 NF
CrossesGarden ST
Location0.2 W JCT US 385
RouteU.S. Route 385
Coordinates43.43041, -103.47724
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,758 (2023)
Projected traffic3,494 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US385 NF over Garden ST built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US385 NF over Garden ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US385 NF over Garden ST carry?

About 2,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US385 NF over Garden ST?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US385 NF over Garden ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.