409th Ave over Creek
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 3E & 0.2N Conde · Structure no. 000000058330058
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
409th Ave over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 409th Ave over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 409th Ave over Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is 409th 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 409th Ave over Creek carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 409th Ave over Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 409th Ave over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.