US Bridges

Bartlett Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 1.3S of Canton · Structure no. 000000042165153

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartlett Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bartlett Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBartlett Avenue
CrossesS Fork of Beaver Creek
Location1.3S of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.28462, -96.59897
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 Bartlett Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bartlett 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bartlett Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bartlett Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bartlett Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.