US Bridges

371 Avenue over South Scalp Ck

Fair

Gregory County, South Dakota · 5N US HWY 18 · Structure no. 000000027388292

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

371 Avenue over South Scalp Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 371 Avenue over South Scalp Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries371 Avenue
CrossesSouth Scalp Ck
Location5N US HWY 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.08108, -98.76954
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 371 Avenue over South Scalp Ck built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 371 Avenue over South Scalp Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 371 Avenue over South Scalp Ck carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 371 Avenue over South Scalp Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 371 Avenue over South Scalp Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.