US Bridges

421 Ave over Redstone Ck

Poor

Miner County, South Dakota · 7.5N Fedora · Structure no. 000000049030055

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

421 Ave over Redstone Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 421 Ave over Redstone Ck in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries421 Ave
CrossesRedstone Ck
Location7.5N Fedora
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.1186, -97.79067
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 421 Ave over Redstone Ck built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is 421 Ave over Redstone Ck 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 421 Ave over Redstone Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 421 Ave over Redstone Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 421 Ave over Redstone Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.