US Bridges

480 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Rv

Good

Grant County, South Dakota · 4N & 2E Milbank · Structure no. 000000026310031

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

480 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 480 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Rv in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries480 Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Whetstone Rv
Location4N & 2E Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.2839, -96.59644
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 480 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Rv built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 480 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Rv 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 480 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Rv carry?

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

How long is 480 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Rv?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 480 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.