US Bridges

455 Avenue over Ck

Good

Codington County, South Dakota · 4.4 N JCT US 212 · Structure no. 000000015190137

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,758
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

455 Avenue over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 455 Avenue over Ck in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,758 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,758 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries455 Avenue
CrossesCk
Location4.4 N JCT US 212
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.95305, -97.10677
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,758 (2022)
Projected traffic1,758 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 455 Avenue over Ck built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 455 Avenue over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 455 Avenue over Ck carry?

About 1,758 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 455 Avenue over Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 455 Avenue over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.