471st Avenue over Saddle Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, South Dakota · 1W & 7.5S of Worthing · Structure no. 000000042070195
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
471st Avenue over Saddle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 471st Avenue over Saddle 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 471st Avenue over Saddle Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 471st Avenue over Saddle 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 471st Avenue over Saddle Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 471st Avenue over Saddle Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 471st Avenue over Saddle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.