US Bridges

487 Avenue over Ck

Good

Grant County, South Dakota · 4E & 2.1N Albee · Structure no. 000000026380169

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

487 Avenue over Ck is a steel culvert carrying 487 Avenue over Ck in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries487 Avenue
CrossesCk
Location4E & 2.1N Albee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.07972, -96.45643
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 487 Avenue over Ck built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 487 Avenue over Ck 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 487 Avenue over Ck carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 487 Avenue over Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 487 Avenue over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.