481st Avenue over Beaver Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 1.6S of Canton · Structure no. 000000042170155
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 435
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
481st Avenue over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 481st Avenue over Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 32 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 481st Avenue over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is 481st Avenue over 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 2023.
How much traffic does 481st Avenue over Beaver Creek carry?
About 435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 481st Avenue over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 481st Avenue over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.