US Bridges

468th Avenue over Ck

Good

Brookings County, South Dakota · 0.9N & 3W Brookings · Structure no. 000000006140151

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

468th Avenue over Ck is a concrete slab carrying 468th Avenue over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries468th Avenue
CrossesCk
Location0.9N & 3W Brookings
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.32543, -96.84922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic92 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 468th Avenue over Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 468th Avenue over Ck 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 468th Avenue over Ck carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 468th Avenue over Ck?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 468th Avenue over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.