Lattice tower 1040457 — Bristol, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040457 — lattice tower near Bristol, South Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040457 is a 64 m (209 ft) lattice tower near Bristol, Day County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 7, 2014. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1040457 |
| Unique system identifier | 604015 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Registration issued | May 13, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-6193-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 420th Ave. (89092)
- City
- Bristol
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57219
- County
- Day County
- County FIPS
- 46037
- Coordinates
- 45.35758, -97.81625
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1040457 compared with others?
At 64 m, structure 1040457 is about 42% below the 110 m average across the 11 structures registered in Day County. It is about 24% below the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 54 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 64 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 557 m, which puts the top of the structure 621 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1040457, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bristol in Day County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.35758, -97.81625, with the site address filed as "420th Ave. (89092)". Day County has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 49th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 10 of them are marked constructed. South Dakota as a whole has 1,289 registrations, the 42nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Garden City, SD · 1326676, a guyed tower at 520 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1040457 on May 13, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1040457?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-6193-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1040457?
Its registered overall height above ground is 64 m (209 ft), and 621 m (2,037 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1040457?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1040457?
It is located near Bristol, Day County, South Dakota at 420th Ave. (89092) (45.35758, -97.81625). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 7, 2014.
What type of structure is 1040457?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Day County, SD?
Day County has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them constructed — the 49th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040457, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1040457, Bristol, Day County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/bristol-1040457 (data as of October 20, 2026).