US Bridges

29730 484th Ave over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Union County, South Dakota · 12E & 0.3S Beresford · Structure no. 000000064140003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29730 484th Ave over Ck is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 29730 484th Ave over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries29730 484th Ave
CrossesCk
Location12E & 0.3S Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.0785, -96.52933
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 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$355,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29730 484th Ave over Ck built?

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

What condition is 29730 484th 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 29730 484th Ave over Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 29730 484th Ave over Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 29730 484th Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.