US Bridges

43780 Beaver Lake over Beaver Creek

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · 2.8E & 1.8N of Utica · Structure no. 000000068098112

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43780 Beaver Lake over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 43780 Beaver Lake over Beaver Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries43780 Beaver Lake
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.8E & 1.8N of Utica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.00966, -97.44311
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 43780 Beaver Lake over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43780 Beaver Lake 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 43780 Beaver Lake over Beaver Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 43780 Beaver Lake over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 43780 Beaver Lake over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.