US Bridges

383rd Avenue over Slough Waterway Creek

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 3.2 S Northville · Structure no. 000000058070092

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

383rd Avenue over Slough Waterway Creek is a concrete slab carrying 383rd Avenue over Slough Waterway Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries383rd Avenue
CrossesSlough Waterway Creek
Location3.2 S Northville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.1124, -98.5752
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2022)
Projected traffic185 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 383rd Avenue over Slough Waterway Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is 383rd Avenue over Slough Waterway Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 383rd Avenue over Slough Waterway Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 383rd Avenue over Slough Waterway Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 383rd Avenue over Slough Waterway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.