455 Ave over North Br Buffalo Ck
FairLake County, South Dakota · 2.0W & 0.5S Franklin · Structure no. 000000040130217
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
455 Ave over North Br Buffalo Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 455 Ave over North Br Buffalo Ck in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 455 Ave over North Br Buffalo Ck built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is 455 Ave over North Br Buffalo 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 455 Ave over North Br Buffalo Ck carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 455 Ave over North Br Buffalo Ck?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 455 Ave over North Br Buffalo Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.