US Bridges

369th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek

Good

Faulk County, South Dakota · 3W & 9.8N Zell · Structure no. 000000025380142

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

369th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 369th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries369th Avenue
CrossesS Fork Snake Creek
Location3W & 9.8N Zell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.03914, -98.79848
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 369th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 369th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 369th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 369th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 369th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.