US Bridges

393 Ave over Sand Ck

Fair

Jerauld County, South Dakota · 1E & 2.1S Alpena · Structure no. 000000037290031

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

393 Ave over Sand Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 393 Ave over Sand Ck in Jerauld County, South Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries393 Ave
CrossesSand Ck
Location1E & 2.1S Alpena
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.15448, -98.35209
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 393 Ave over Sand Ck built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 393 Ave over Sand 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 393 Ave over Sand Ck carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 393 Ave over Sand Ck?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 393 Ave over Sand Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.