US Bridges

482 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R

Good

Grant County, South Dakota · 8.3N Albee · Structure no. 000000026330107

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

482 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 482 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries482 Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Yellow Bank R
Location8.3N Albee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.16876, -96.55866
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2022)
Projected traffic258 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 482 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R built?

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

What condition is 482 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 482 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 482 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 482 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.