US Bridges

431st Avenue over Wolf Creek

Good

McCook County, South Dakota · 4W & 1.5N of Bridgewater · Structure no. 000000044010185

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

431st Avenue over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 431st Avenue over Wolf Creek in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries431st Avenue
CrossesWolf Creek
Location4W & 1.5N of Bridgewater
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.58136, -97.58707
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 431st Avenue over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 431st Avenue over Wolf 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 431st Avenue over Wolf Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 431st Avenue over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 431st Avenue over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.