US Bridges

480 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv

Good

Grant County, South Dakota · 1N & 1.5E Milbank · Structure no. 000000026310056

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

480 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 480 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Carries480 Avenue
CrossesSouth Fork Whetstone Rv
Location1N & 1.5E Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.24663, -96.59654
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 South Fork Whetstone Rv built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 480 Avenue over South 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 480 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 480 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 480 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.