472nd Avenue over Saddle Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, South Dakota · 7.3S of Worthing · Structure no. 000000042080193
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
472nd Avenue over Saddle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 472nd Avenue over Saddle Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 87 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 472nd Avenue over Saddle Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is 472nd 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 472nd Avenue over Saddle Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 472nd Avenue over Saddle Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 472nd Avenue over Saddle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.