US Bridges

31140 474th Ave over Ck

Good

Union County, South Dakota · 13.4S & 2E Beresford · Structure no. 000000064040144

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31140 474th Ave over Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 31140 474th Ave over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 42 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries31140 474th Ave
CrossesCk
Location13.4S & 2E Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.87628, -96.7269
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 31140 474th Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is 31140 474th 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 31140 474th Ave over Ck carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 31140 474th Ave over Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 31140 474th Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.