371st Avenue over Foot Creek
FairMcPherson County, South Dakota · 2.3N of Wetonka · Structure no. 000000045460197
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
371st Avenue over Foot Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 371st Avenue over Foot Creek in McPherson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 371st Avenue over Foot Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is 371st Avenue over Foot Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does 371st Avenue over Foot Creek carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 371st Avenue over Foot Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 371st Avenue over Foot Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.