US Bridges

30010 478 Ave. over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Union County, South Dakota · 0.5W & 0.9N Alcester · Structure no. 000000064080031

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30010 478 Ave. over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30010 478 Ave. over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries30010 478 Ave.
CrossesCk
Location0.5W & 0.9N Alcester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.03953, -96.64783
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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$391,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30010 478 Ave. over Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30010 478 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 30010 478 Ave. over Ck carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 30010 478 Ave. over Ck?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 30010 478 Ave. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.