482nd Avenue over Ck
PoorBrookings County, South Dakota · 4W & 2.9N Elkton · Structure no. 000000006280181
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
482nd Avenue over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 482nd Avenue over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ck built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is 482nd 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 482nd Avenue over Ck carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 482nd Avenue over Ck?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 482nd Avenue over Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.