US Bridges

483 Avenue over Cobb Ck

Fair

Deuel County, South Dakota · 5.5N Astoria · Structure no. 000000020170235

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

483 Avenue over Cobb Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 483 Avenue over Cobb Ck in Deuel County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2026. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries483 Avenue
CrossesCobb Ck
Location5.5N Astoria
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.63801, -96.54127
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2022)
Projected traffic179 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 483 Avenue over Cobb Ck built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 483 Avenue over Cobb 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 483 Avenue over Cobb Ck carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 483 Avenue over Cobb Ck?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 483 Avenue over Cobb Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.