422nd Avenue over Spain Ditch
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, South Dakota · 5.9N & 3E of Langford · Structure no. 000000046100171
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
422nd Avenue over Spain Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 422nd Avenue over Spain Ditch in Marshall County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 95 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 3 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 422nd Avenue over Spain Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is 422nd Avenue 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 422nd Avenue over Spain Ditch carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 422nd Avenue over Spain Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 422nd Avenue over Spain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.