460 Avenue over Willow Ck
PoorPosted for loadCodington County, South Dakota · 5.0E 2.5N Watertown · Structure no. 000000015240155
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 472
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
460 Avenue over Willow Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 460 Avenue over Willow Ck in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 24 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 472 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2020. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 460 Avenue over Willow Ck built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is 460 Avenue over Willow 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 460 Avenue over Willow Ck carry?
About 472 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 460 Avenue over Willow Ck?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 460 Avenue over Willow Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.