469th Avenue over Saddle Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 8.9S & 3E of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042050199
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
469th Avenue over Saddle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 469th Avenue over Saddle Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 469th Avenue over Saddle Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is 469th 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 2023.
How much traffic does 469th Avenue over Saddle Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 469th Avenue over Saddle Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 469th Avenue over Saddle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.