US Bridges

30370 427th Avenue over Beaver Creek

Poor

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 2.3N of Tabor · Structure no. 000000005260127

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30370 427th Avenue over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 30370 427th Avenue over Beaver Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries30370 427th Avenue
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.3N of Tabor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.98467, -97.65501
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 30370 427th Avenue over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30370 427th Avenue over Beaver 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 30370 427th Avenue over Beaver Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 30370 427th Avenue over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 30370 427th Avenue over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.