US Bridges

465 Ave over Ck

Fair

Lake County, South Dakota · 5E & 0.8S Nunda · Structure no. 000000040230038

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

465 Ave over Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 465 Ave over Ck in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 90 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 6 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries465 Ave
CrossesCk
Location5E & 0.8S Nunda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.14057, -96.90872
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2022)
Projected traffic91 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 465 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is 465 Ave over 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 465 Ave over Ck carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 465 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 465 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.