US Bridges

30490 473 Ave over Brule Ck

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 1E & 6.9S Beresford · Structure no. 000000064030079

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30490 473 Ave over Brule Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 30490 473 Ave over Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 85 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries30490 473 Ave
CrossesBrule Ck
Location1E & 6.9S Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96888, -96.74614
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic75 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30490 473 Ave over Brule Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is 30490 473 Ave over Brule Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 30490 473 Ave over Brule Ck carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 30490 473 Ave over Brule Ck?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 30490 473 Ave over Brule Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.