US Bridges

470 Ave over North Fork Whetstone Trb

Good

Grant County, South Dakota · 5.5E & 4.0N Marvin · Structure no. 000000026210006

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

470 Ave over North Fork Whetstone Trb is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 470 Ave over North Fork Whetstone Trb in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries470 Ave
CrossesNorth Fork Whetstone Trb
Location5.5E & 4.0N Marvin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.31893, -96.80135
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 48 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 470 Ave over North Fork Whetstone Trb built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 470 Ave over North Fork Whetstone Trb 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 470 Ave over North Fork Whetstone Trb carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 470 Ave over North Fork Whetstone Trb?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 470 Ave over North Fork Whetstone Trb?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.