US Bridges

482 Avenue over Ck

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 1.4N Albee · Structure no. 000000026330174

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

482 Avenue over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 482 Avenue over Ck in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries482 Avenue
CrossesCk
Location1.4N Albee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.07201, -96.55855
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2022)
Projected traffic336 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 482 Avenue over Ck built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is 482 Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 482 Avenue over Ck carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 482 Avenue over Ck?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 482 Avenue over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.