US Bridges

485th Avenue over East Br Deer Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 5.2N & 7.8E Bushnell · Structure no. 000000006318098

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

485th Avenue over East Br Deer Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 485th Avenue over East Br Deer Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries485th Avenue
CrossesEast Br Deer Ck
Location5.2N & 7.8E Bushnell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.40098, -96.49064
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 485th Avenue over East Br Deer Ck built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 485th Avenue over East Br Deer Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 485th Avenue over East Br Deer Ck carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 485th Avenue over East Br Deer Ck?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 485th Avenue over East Br Deer Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.