US Bridges

153 Street over North Fork Yellow Bank R

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 7.8E & 4S Milbank · Structure no. 000000026368110

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

153 Street over North Fork Yellow Bank R is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 153 Street over North Fork Yellow Bank R in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries153 Street
CrossesNorth Fork Yellow Bank R
Location7.8E & 4S Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.16551, -96.48178
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 153 Street over North Fork Yellow Bank R built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is 153 Street over North Fork Yellow Bank R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 153 Street over North Fork Yellow Bank R carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 153 Street over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 153 Street over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.