372nd Avenue over Dove Creek
PoorFaulk County, South Dakota · 2.1N Zell · Structure no. 000000025410219
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
372nd Avenue over Dove Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 372nd Avenue over Dove Creek in Faulk 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.
It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 372nd Avenue over Dove Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 372nd Avenue over Dove 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 372nd Avenue over Dove Creek carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 372nd Avenue over Dove Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 372nd Avenue over Dove Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.