US Bridges

476th Avenue over Medary Ck

Good

Brookings County, South Dakota · 1.0S Aurora · Structure no. 000000006220190

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

476th Avenue over Medary Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 476th Avenue over Medary Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries476th Avenue
CrossesMedary Ck
Location1.0S Aurora
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.26766, -96.68766
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic257 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 476th Avenue over Medary Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 476th Avenue over Medary 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 2023.

How much traffic does 476th Avenue over Medary Ck carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 476th Avenue over Medary Ck?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 476th Avenue over Medary Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.