US Bridges

463 Ave over Battle Ck

Fair

Lake County, South Dakota · 1E & 0.2N Rutland · Structure no. 000000040210072

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

463 Ave over Battle Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 463 Ave over Battle Ck in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries463 Ave
CrossesBattle Ck
Location1E & 0.2N Rutland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.09253, -96.94926
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2022)
Projected traffic238 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 463 Ave over Battle Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 463 Ave over Battle 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 463 Ave over Battle Ck carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 463 Ave over Battle Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 463 Ave over Battle Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.