405th Ave over Foster Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 1W & 3.2N Bloomfield · Structure no. 000000058290388
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1935
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
405th Ave over Foster Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 405th Ave over Foster Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 115 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 405th Ave over Foster Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.
What condition is 405th Ave over Foster 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 405th Ave over Foster Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 405th Ave over Foster Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 405th Ave over Foster Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.