476th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, South Dakota · 1.8S & 4W of Canton · Structure no. 000000042120158
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
476th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 476th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 476th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is 476th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 476th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 476th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 476th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.