32200 477th Ave over Lewis Ditch
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, South Dakota · 1E & 2N Elk Point · Structure no. 000000064070250
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
32200 477th Ave over Lewis Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying 32200 477th Ave over Lewis Ditch in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 32200 477th Ave over Lewis Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 32200 477th Ave over Lewis Ditch 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 32200 477th Ave over Lewis Ditch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 32200 477th Ave over Lewis Ditch?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 32200 477th Ave over Lewis Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.