US Bridges

407 Ave over Pearl Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Beadle County, South Dakota · 7.6S 2W Cavour · Structure no. 000000003310256

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2013
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

407 Ave over Pearl Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying 407 Ave over Pearl Ck in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries407 Ave
CrossesPearl Ck
Location7.6S 2W Cavour
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.25854, -98.07435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2013
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic56 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$403,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 407 Ave over Pearl Ck built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is 407 Ave over Pearl Ck 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 October 2013.

How much traffic does 407 Ave over Pearl Ck carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 407 Ave over Pearl Ck?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 407 Ave over Pearl Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.