US Bridges

475th Avenue over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 0.8N & 3E of Worthing · Structure no. 000000042110112

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

475th Avenue over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 475th Avenue over Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries475th Avenue
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.8N & 3E of Worthing
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.34142, -96.70753
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 475th Avenue over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 475th Avenue over Beaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 475th Avenue over Beaver Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 475th Avenue over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 475th Avenue over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.