473rd Avenue over Saddle Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 1E & 8.1S of Worthing · Structure no. 000000042090201
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
473rd Avenue over Saddle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 473rd Avenue over Saddle Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 473rd Avenue over Saddle Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 473rd 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 473rd Avenue over Saddle Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 473rd Avenue over Saddle Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 473rd Avenue over Saddle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.