466th Avenue over Saddle Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, South Dakota · 3.2S of Jct. US HWY 18 · Structure no. 000000042020201
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 495
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
466th Avenue over Saddle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 466th Avenue over Saddle Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 466th Avenue over Saddle Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 466th Avenue over Saddle 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 2024.
How much traffic does 466th Avenue over Saddle Creek carry?
About 495 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is 466th Avenue over Saddle Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 466th Avenue over Saddle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.