475th Avenue over West Brule Creek
FairPosted for loadLincoln County, South Dakota · 3E & 1.4N of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042110276
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
475th Avenue over West Brule Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 475th Avenue over West Brule Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 475th Avenue over West Brule Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is 475th Avenue over West Brule 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 475th Avenue over West Brule Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 475th Avenue over West Brule Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 475th Avenue over West Brule Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.