Avance Rd. over Red Owl Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 0.5W 0.1N Marcus · Structure no. 000000047640260
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avance Rd. over Red Owl Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avance Rd. over Red Owl Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avance Rd. over Red Owl Ck built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avance Rd. over Red Owl Ck 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Avance Rd. over Red Owl Ck carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Avance Rd. over Red Owl Ck?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Avance Rd. over Red Owl Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.