457th Avenue over Long Creek
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 1E & 0.8S Pumpkin Center · Structure no. 000000050030218
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
457th Avenue over Long Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 457th Avenue over Long Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 457th Avenue over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 457th Avenue over Long 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 457th Avenue over Long Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 457th Avenue over Long Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 457th Avenue over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.