US Bridges

474 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 4W & 4.6S Milbank · Structure no. 000000026250116

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

474 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 474 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries474 Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Yellow Bank R
Location4W & 4.6S Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.15543, -96.72171
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 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 474 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 474 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 474 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 474 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 474 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.