US Bridges

477 Avenue over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Grant County, South Dakota · 5W & 4.9N Albee · Structure no. 000000026280141

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

477 Avenue over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 477 Avenue over Ck in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries477 Avenue
CrossesCk
Location5W & 4.9N Albee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.12085, -96.66001
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 477 Avenue over Ck built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 477 Avenue over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 477 Avenue over Ck carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 477 Avenue over Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 477 Avenue over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.