476th Avenue over Trib. to W Brule Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, South Dakota · 4E & 0.7N of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042120283
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
476th Avenue over Trib. to W Brule Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 476th Avenue over Trib. to W Brule Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 476th Avenue over Trib. to W Brule Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 476th Avenue over Trib. to W Brule 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 Trib. to W Brule Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 476th Avenue over Trib. to W Brule Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 476th Avenue over Trib. to W Brule Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.