US Bridges

31080 473 Ave. over Ck

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 1E & 12.6S Beresford · Structure no. 000000064030136

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31080 473 Ave. over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 31080 473 Ave. over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries31080 473 Ave.
CrossesCk
Location1E & 12.6S Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.88584, -96.74664
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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 31080 473 Ave. over Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31080 473 Ave. over 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 31080 473 Ave. over Ck carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 31080 473 Ave. over Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 31080 473 Ave. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.