US Bridges

482nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 1E & 7.1N of Canton · Structure no. 000000042180069

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

482nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River is a concrete culvert carrying 482nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries482nd Avenue
CrossesTrib. to Big Sioux River
Location1E & 7.1N of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.40329, -96.56819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic125 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 482nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 482nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 482nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 482nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 482nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.