487th Ave HWY 103 over Beaver Creek
PoorMinnehaha County, South Dakota · NW Corner Valley Springs · Structure no. 000000050330183
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,006
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
487th Ave HWY 103 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 487th Ave HWY 103 over Beaver Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,167 by 2038. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 487th Ave HWY 103 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is 487th Ave HWY 103 over Beaver 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 487th Ave HWY 103 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,006 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 487th Ave HWY 103 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 487th Ave HWY 103 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.