US Bridges

475 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv

Good

Grant County, South Dakota · 3W & 0.3N Milbank · Structure no. 000000026260067

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

475 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 475 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries475 Avenue
CrossesSouth Fork Whetstone Rv
Location3W & 0.3N Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.22805, -96.70272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 475 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 475 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv 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 475 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv carry?

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

How long is 475 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 475 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.