US Bridges

462 Ave over Battle Ck

Good

Lake County, South Dakota · 0.7S Rutland · Structure no. 000000040200082

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

462 Ave over Battle Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 462 Ave over Battle Ck in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries462 Ave
CrossesBattle Ck
Location0.7S Rutland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.07854, -96.96916
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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 462 Ave over Battle Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 462 Ave over Battle 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 462 Ave over Battle Ck carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 462 Ave over Battle Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 462 Ave over Battle Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.