US Bridges

420th Avenue over Crow Creek

Fair

Marshall County, South Dakota · 3.6S 3.0W of Britton · Structure no. 000000046080136

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

420th Avenue over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 420th Avenue over Crow Creek in Marshall County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries420th Avenue
CrossesCrow Creek
Location3.6S 3.0W of Britton
RouteCounty Highway 6263
Coordinates45.73886, -97.81329
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2022)
Projected traffic57 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 420th Avenue over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 420th Avenue over Crow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 420th Avenue over Crow Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 420th Avenue over Crow Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 420th Avenue over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.