US Bridges

459th Ave over Long Ck

Good

Turner County, South Dakota · 6.6N & 2W Chancellor · Structure no. 000000063190024

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

459th Ave over Long Ck is a steel culvert carrying 459th Ave over Long Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries459th Ave
CrossesLong Ck
Location6.6N & 2W Chancellor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.46866, -97.02408
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 459th Ave over Long Ck built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 459th Ave over Long Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 459th Ave over Long Ck carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 459th Ave over Long Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns 459th Ave over Long Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.