US Bridges

483rd Avenue over Beaver Creek

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1E & 2.4S Brandon · Structure no. 000000050290199

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

483rd Avenue over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 483rd Avenue over Beaver Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2037. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries483rd Avenue
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1E & 2.4S Brandon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.55921, -96.55042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2037
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$978,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 483rd Avenue over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 483rd Avenue over Beaver Creek 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 483rd Avenue over Beaver Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 483rd Avenue over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 483rd Avenue over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.