472 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv
FairGrant County, South Dakota · 1E & 1.2N Twin Brooks · Structure no. 000000026230068
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 341
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
472 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 472 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 341 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 472 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 472 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 472 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv carry?
About 341 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 472 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 472 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.