486th Avenue over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadBrookings County, South Dakota · 2.5S Elkton · Structure no. 000000006320235
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 361
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
486th Avenue over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 486th Avenue over Spring Creek in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, 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 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 361 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 486th Avenue over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 486th Avenue over Spring 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 486th Avenue over Spring Creek carry?
About 361 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 486th Avenue over Spring Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 486th Avenue over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.