US Bridges

453 Avenue over Big Sioux River

Good

Grant County, South Dakota · 11.7W & 1.8N Marvin · Structure no. 000000026040027

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

453 Avenue over Big Sioux River is a steel culvert carrying 453 Avenue over Big Sioux River in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries453 Avenue
CrossesBig Sioux River
Location11.7W & 1.8N Marvin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.28753, -97.14434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 453 Avenue over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 453 Avenue over Big Sioux River 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 453 Avenue over Big Sioux River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 453 Avenue over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 453 Avenue over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.