US Bridges

461 Ave over North Buffalo Ck

Good

Lake County, South Dakota · 6.2S & 6.0E Madison · Structure no. 000000040190192

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
681
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

461 Ave over North Buffalo Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 461 Ave over North Buffalo Ck in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 681 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2017. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries461 Ave
CrossesNorth Buffalo Ck
Location6.2S & 6.0E Madison
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.91872, -96.98916
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2022)
Projected traffic681 by 2017
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 461 Ave over North Buffalo Ck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 461 Ave over North Buffalo 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does 461 Ave over North Buffalo Ck carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 461 Ave over North Buffalo Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 461 Ave over North Buffalo Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.