US Bridges

420th Avenue over Creek

Good

Marshall County, South Dakota · 3.2N & 1E Langford · Structure no. 000000046080198

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

420th Avenue over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 420th Avenue over Creek in Marshall County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries420th Avenue
CrossesCreek
Location3.2N & 1E Langford
Coordinates45.64984, -97.81394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 420th Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 420th Avenue over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 420th Avenue over Creek carry?

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

How long is 420th Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 420th Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.