474th Avenue over Saddle Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 2E & 8.6S of Worthing · Structure no. 000000042100206
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
474th Avenue over Saddle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 474th Avenue over Saddle Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 474th Avenue over Saddle Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 474th 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 474th Avenue over Saddle Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 474th Avenue over Saddle Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 474th Avenue over Saddle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.