US Bridges

US081 N over Beaver Ck

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · 4.1 N JCT Sd 50 · Structure no. 000000068121139

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,664
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US081 N over Beaver Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US081 N over Beaver Ck in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,664 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,972 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesUS081 N
CrossesBeaver Ck
Location4.1 N JCT Sd 50
RouteU.S. Route 81
Coordinates42.96848, -97.39791
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,664 (2023)
Projected traffic5,972 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US081 N over Beaver Ck built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US081 N over Beaver Ck 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 US081 N over Beaver Ck carry?

About 3,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US081 N over Beaver Ck?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US081 N over Beaver Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.