US Bridges

478th Avenue over Ck

Good

Brookings County, South Dakota · 5.8N Bushnell · Structure no. 000000006240092

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
712
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

478th Avenue over Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 478th Avenue over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 712 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2034. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Carries478th Avenue
CrossesCk
Location5.8N Bushnell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.40984, -96.64624
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2022)
Projected traffic712 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 478th Avenue over Ck built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 478th 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 2023.

How much traffic does 478th Avenue over Ck carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 478th Avenue over Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 478th Avenue over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.