US Bridges

479 Avenue over Ck

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 1E & 2.3N Milbank · Structure no. 000000026300047

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

479 Avenue over Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 479 Avenue over Ck in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries479 Avenue
CrossesCk
Location1E & 2.3N Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.25817, -96.61681
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic52 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 479 Avenue over Ck built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 479 Avenue over Ck 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 479 Avenue over Ck carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 479 Avenue over Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 479 Avenue over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.