481st Avenue over East Brule Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, South Dakota · 5W & 4.4S of Fairview · Structure no. 000000042170234
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
481st Avenue over East Brule Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 481st Avenue over East Brule Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 East Brule Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is 481st Avenue over East 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 2024.
How much traffic does 481st Avenue over East Brule Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 481st Avenue over East Brule Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 481st Avenue over East Brule Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.