401st Ave over Creek
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 5W & 5.7S Doland · Structure no. 000000058250297
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
401st Ave over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 401st Ave over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 401st Ave over Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is 401st Ave over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 401st Ave over Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 401st Ave over Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 401st Ave over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.