E Main ST FAS 6488 over Beaver Ck
PoorPosted for loadCuster County, South Dakota · 0.4E Buffalo Gap · Structure no. 000000017379260
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Main ST FAS 6488 over Beaver Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E Main ST FAS 6488 over Beaver Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 E Main ST FAS 6488 over Beaver Ck built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Main ST FAS 6488 over Beaver 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does E Main ST FAS 6488 over Beaver Ck carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is E Main ST FAS 6488 over Beaver Ck?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns E Main ST FAS 6488 over Beaver Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.