US Bridges

31450 471 Ave. over Ck

Good

Union County, South Dakota · 16.5S Beresford · Structure no. 000000064010175

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31450 471 Ave. over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 31450 471 Ave. over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries31450 471 Ave.
CrossesCk
Location16.5S Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.83193, -96.78612
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 31450 471 Ave. over Ck built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31450 471 Ave. over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 31450 471 Ave. over Ck carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 31450 471 Ave. over Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 31450 471 Ave. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.