US Bridges

446A Avenue over Blue Dog Lake

Good

Day County, South Dakota · 1.5E & 0.5N of Waubay · Structure no. 000000019345165

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

446A Avenue over Blue Dog Lake is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 446A Avenue over Blue Dog Lake in Day County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 852 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Carries446A Avenue
CrossesBlue Dog Lake
Location1.5E & 0.5N of Waubay
RouteCounty Highway 6147
Coordinates45.34856, -97.27654
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2022)
Projected traffic852 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 446A Avenue over Blue Dog Lake built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 446A Avenue over Blue Dog Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 446A Avenue over Blue Dog Lake carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 446A Avenue over Blue Dog Lake?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 446A Avenue over Blue Dog Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.