US Bridges

404th Ave over Foster Creek

Good

Spink County, South Dakota · 2W & 2.6N Bloomfield · Structure no. 000000058280394

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

404th Ave over Foster Creek is a steel culvert carrying 404th Ave over Foster Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries404th Ave
CrossesFoster Creek
Location2W & 2.6N Bloomfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySpink County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.67017, -98.13971
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 404th Ave over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 404th Ave over Foster Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 404th Ave over Foster Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 404th Ave over Foster Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns 404th Ave over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.