FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

477th Avenue

Carrying 477th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek

3W & 1.2S of Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 477th Avenue

The 477th Avenue bridge in Lincoln, South Dakota carries 477th Avenue over S Fork of Beaver Creek. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.1 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 477th Avenue compares

▲ 12.0
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of South Dakota bridges
207
Bridges in Lincoln · 36 in Poor condition
477th Avenue 44.5 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.1 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000042130152

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 477th Avenue is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 477th Avenue against other structures in Lincoln and across South Dakota. South Dakota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 477th Avenue?

477th Avenue in Lincoln, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 477th Avenue inspected?

477th Avenue's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 75 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 477th Avenue is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 477th Avenue?

477th Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 477th Avenue?

477th Avenue is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 477th Avenue and does age affect safety?

477th Avenue was built in 2019, making it 7 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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