US Bridges

463 Avenue over Willow Ck

Fair

Codington County, South Dakota · 1.3W 4.1N Kranzburg · Structure no. 000000015268139

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

463 Avenue over Willow Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 463 Avenue over Willow Ck in Codington 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 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries463 Avenue
CrossesWillow Ck
Location1.3W 4.1N Kranzburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.94897, -96.947
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 463 Avenue over Willow Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 463 Avenue over Willow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 463 Avenue over Willow Ck carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 463 Avenue over Willow Ck?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 463 Avenue over Willow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.