US Bridges

441st Avenue over Ck

Good

Kingsbury County, South Dakota · 1W 2.5S Lk Preston · Structure no. 000000039230150

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

441st Avenue over Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 441st Avenue over Ck in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries441st Avenue
CrossesCk
Location1W 2.5S Lk Preston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.32444, -97.39094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 441st Avenue over Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 441st 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 441st Avenue over Ck carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 441st Avenue over Ck?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 441st Avenue over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.