US Bridges

467th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 4W & 2.7N of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042030263

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

467th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 467th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries467th Avenue
CrossesTributary to Blind Creek
Location4W & 2.7N of Beresford
Coordinates43.12283, -96.86511
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 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 467th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek built?

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

What condition is 467th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 467th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 467th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 467th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.