US Bridges

113th Street over Spain Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, South Dakota · 0.5N & 2.1E of Amherst · Structure no. 000000046051130

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

113th Street over Spain Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 113th Street over Spain Ditch in Marshall County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries113th Street
CrossesSpain Ditch
Location0.5N & 2.1E of Amherst
Coordinates45.74789, -97.87544
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$885,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 113th Street over Spain Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 113th Street over Spain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 113th Street over Spain Ditch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 113th Street over Spain Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 113th Street over Spain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.