469th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 2W & 1.6N of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042050274
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
469th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 469th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 469th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 469th 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 2023.
How much traffic does 469th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 469th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 469th Avenue over Tributary to Blind Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.