US Bridges

157 Avenue over North Fork Moreau Rv

Fair

Perkins County, South Dakota · 0.6 South Zcona · Structure no. 000000053018532

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

157 Avenue over North Fork Moreau Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 157 Avenue over North Fork Moreau Rv in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

Carries157 Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Moreau Rv
Location0.6 South Zcona
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.18503, -102.91781
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 157 Avenue over North Fork Moreau Rv built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 157 Avenue over North Fork Moreau Rv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 157 Avenue over North Fork Moreau Rv carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 157 Avenue over North Fork Moreau Rv?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 157 Avenue over North Fork Moreau Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.