480th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 1W & 1.1S of Canton · Structure no. 000000042160151
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
480th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 480th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.
It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 | 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 480th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is 480th Avenue over S Fork of 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 480th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 480th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 480th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.