464th Avenue over Blind Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, South Dakota · 7W & 1.6N of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042000274
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
464th Avenue over Blind Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 464th Avenue over Blind Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 84 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 464th Avenue over Blind Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is 464th Avenue over Blind Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does 464th Avenue over Blind Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 464th Avenue over Blind Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 464th Avenue over Blind Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.