US Bridges

479 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R

Good

Grant County, South Dakota · 3.8S & 1E Milbank · Structure no. 000000026300108

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

479 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 479 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries479 Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Yellow Bank R
Location3.8S & 1E Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.16763, -96.61986
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 North Fork Yellow Bank R built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 479 Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 479 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R carry?

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

How long is 479 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 479 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.