482nd Avenue over Medary Creek
PoorPosted for loadBrookings County, South Dakota · 3.8N & 4W Elkton · Structure no. 000000006280172
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
482nd Avenue over Medary Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 482nd Avenue over Medary Creek in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 482nd Avenue over Medary Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is 482nd Avenue over Medary 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 482nd Avenue over Medary Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is 482nd Avenue over Medary Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 482nd Avenue over Medary Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.