468th Avenue over Saddle Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 9.1S & 2E of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042040201
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
468th Avenue over Saddle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 468th Avenue over Saddle Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 29 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 468th Avenue over Saddle Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is 468th Avenue over Saddle 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 468th Avenue over Saddle Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 468th Avenue over Saddle Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 468th Avenue over Saddle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.