US Bridges

425 Ave over Rock Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Miner County, South Dakota · 10.0W & 0.9S Canova · Structure no. 000000049070229

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2020
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

425 Ave over Rock Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying 425 Ave over Rock Ck in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries425 Ave
CrossesRock Ck
Location10.0W & 0.9S Canova
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.86486, -97.71052
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$219,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 425 Ave over Rock Ck built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 425 Ave over Rock 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 July 2020.

How much traffic does 425 Ave over Rock Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 425 Ave over Rock Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 425 Ave over Rock Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.