468th Avenue over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, South Dakota · 2.2N & 2E of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042040078
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
468th Avenue over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 468th Avenue over Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 468th Avenue over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is 468th Avenue over Beaver 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 468th Avenue over Beaver Creek carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 468th Avenue over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 468th Avenue over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.