US Bridges

485 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R

PoorPosted for load

Grant County, South Dakota · 7E & 4.6S Milbank · Structure no. 000000026360116

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

485 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R is a concrete slab carrying 485 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries485 Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Yellow Bank R
Location7E & 4.6S Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.15751, -96.49756
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 485 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 485 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 485 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 485 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 485 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.