US Bridges

475th Ave over Ck

Fair

Deuel County, South Dakota · 1.8N & 1W of Clear Lake · Structure no. 000000020090132

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

475th Ave over Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 475th Ave over Ck in Deuel County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries475th Ave
CrossesCk
Location1.8N & 1W of Clear Lake
Coordinates44.78753, -96.70304
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 475th Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 475th Ave over 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 2023.

How much traffic does 475th Ave over Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 475th Ave over Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 475th Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.