US Bridges

30140 437th Avenue over Beaver Creek

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · 2E & 2.6N of Utica · Structure no. 000000068090104

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30140 437th Avenue over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30140 437th Avenue over Beaver Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries30140 437th Avenue
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2E & 2.6N of Utica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.01978, -97.45782
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30140 437th Avenue over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30140 437th Avenue over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 30140 437th Avenue over Beaver Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 30140 437th Avenue over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 30140 437th Avenue over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.