US Bridges

481 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R

Good

Grant County, South Dakota · 3E & 3.1S Milbank · Structure no. 000000026320101

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

481 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R is a concrete culvert carrying 481 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries481 Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Yellow Bank R
Location3E & 3.1S Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.17746, -96.57896
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2023)
Projected traffic151 by 2042
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 481 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R built?

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

What condition is 481 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 481 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 481 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 481 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.