US Bridges

415th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch

Poor

Marshall County, South Dakota · 2.2N of Amherst · Structure no. 000000046030112

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

415th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 415th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch in Marshall County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries415th Avenue
CrossesCrow Creek Ditch
Location2.2N of Amherst
RouteCounty Highway 6435
Coordinates45.77366, -97.91684
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2022)
Projected traffic322 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 415th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 415th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 415th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 415th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 415th Avenue over Crow Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.