US Bridges

475 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 4S & 3W Milbank · Structure no. 000000026260112

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

475 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 475 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries475 Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Yellow Bank R
Location4S & 3W Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.16145, -96.70196
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 475 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 475 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 475 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 475 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 475 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.