US Bridges

479th Avenue over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Brookings County, South Dakota · 2.2N & 1E White · Structure no. 000000006250053

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

479th Avenue over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 479th Avenue over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries479th Avenue
CrossesCk
Location2.2N & 1E White
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.46558, -96.62568
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic92 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$802,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 479th Avenue over Ck built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 479th Avenue over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 479th Avenue over Ck carry?

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

How long is 479th Avenue over Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 479th Avenue over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.