US Bridges

31070 476th Ave over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Union County, South Dakota · 4E & 12.7S Beresford · Structure no. 000000064060137

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31070 476th Ave over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31070 476th Ave over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries31070 476th Ave
CrossesCk
Location4E & 12.7S Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.88451, -96.6872
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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 closed3.7 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 31070 476th Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is 31070 476th Ave over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 31070 476th Ave over Ck carry?

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

How long is 31070 476th Ave over Ck?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 31070 476th Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.