376th Avenue over Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 4.0W 0.4S Athol · Structure no. 000000058020164
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
376th Avenue over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 376th Avenue over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 376th Avenue over Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is 376th Avenue over Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 376th Avenue over Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 376th Avenue over Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 376th Avenue over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.