405th Avenue over Pearl Creek
FairPosted for loadBeadle County, South Dakota · 4W & 8.3S of Cavour · Structure no. 000000003290263
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
405th Avenue over Pearl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 405th Avenue over Pearl Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 405th Avenue over Pearl Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is 405th Avenue over Pearl 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 2024.
How much traffic does 405th Avenue over Pearl Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 405th Avenue over Pearl Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 405th Avenue over Pearl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.