US Bridges

31160 474th Ave over Ck

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 2E & 13.6S Beresford · Structure no. 000000064040146

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31160 474th Ave over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31160 474th Ave over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 80 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries31160 474th Ave
CrossesCk
Location2E & 13.6S Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.8718, -96.72692
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 31160 474th Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is 31160 474th 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 31160 474th Ave over Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 31160 474th Ave over Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 31160 474th Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.