US Bridges

SD015 over North Fork Yellow Bank R

Good

Grant County, South Dakota · 3.6 S JCT US 12 · Structure no. 000000026290109

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,756
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD015 over North Fork Yellow Bank R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD015 over North Fork Yellow Bank R in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,756 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,399 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSD015
CrossesNorth Fork Yellow Bank R
Location3.6 S JCT US 12
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates45.16691, -96.64029
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,756 (2024)
Projected traffic2,399 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD015 over North Fork Yellow Bank R built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD015 over North Fork Yellow Bank R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SD015 over North Fork Yellow Bank R carry?

About 1,756 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SD015 over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD015 over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.