US Bridges

406th Ave over Byron Lk

Good

Beadle County, South Dakota · 4.5 S Bloomfield · Structure no. 000000003300045

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

406th Ave over Byron Lk is a concrete culvert carrying 406th Ave over Byron Lk in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 86 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries406th Ave
CrossesByron Lk
Location4.5 S Bloomfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.56811, -98.09904
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 406th Ave over Byron Lk built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is 406th Ave over Byron Lk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 406th Ave over Byron Lk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 406th Ave over Byron Lk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 406th Ave over Byron Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.