US Bridges

30690 433rd Avenue over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Yankton County, South Dakota · 2.8S & 2W of Utica · Structure no. 000000068050159

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30690 433rd Avenue over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30690 433rd Avenue over Beaver Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries30690 433rd Avenue
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.8S & 2W of Utica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.94052, -97.53636
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic150 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$827,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30690 433rd Avenue over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30690 433rd Avenue over Beaver Creek 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 30690 433rd Avenue over Beaver Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 30690 433rd Avenue over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 30690 433rd Avenue over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.