US Bridges

483rd Avenue over Trib. to Finnie Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 4.5W & 2.6S of Hudson · Structure no. 000000042190286

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

483rd Avenue over Trib. to Finnie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 483rd Avenue over Trib. to Finnie Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries483rd Avenue
CrossesTrib. to Finnie Creek
Location4.5W & 2.6S of Hudson
Coordinates43.09047, -96.54914
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 483rd Avenue over Trib. to Finnie Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 483rd Avenue over Trib. to Finnie 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 483rd Avenue over Trib. to Finnie Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 483rd Avenue over Trib. to Finnie Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 483rd Avenue over Trib. to Finnie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.