US Bridges

Main St-Milbank over South Fork Whetstone Rv

FairPosted for load

Grant County, South Dakota · Eastman Ave. Milbank · Structure no. 000000026292069

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St-Milbank over South Fork Whetstone Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Main St-Milbank over South Fork Whetstone Rv in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain St-Milbank
CrossesSouth Fork Whetstone Rv
LocationEastman Ave. Milbank
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.22462, -96.63432
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St-Milbank over South Fork Whetstone Rv built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St-Milbank 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Main St-Milbank over South Fork Whetstone Rv carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main St-Milbank over South Fork Whetstone Rv?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Main St-Milbank over South Fork Whetstone Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.