370th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek
PoorPosted for loadFaulk County, South Dakota · 9.7N & 2W Zell · Structure no. 000000025390143
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
370th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 370th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 370th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is 370th Avenue over S Fork Snake 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 370th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 370th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 370th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.