US Bridges

476 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 8E & 1.1S Milbank · Structure no. 000000026370081

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

476 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 476 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries476 Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Yellow Bank R
Location8E & 1.1S Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.20773, -96.47654
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic43 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 476 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 476 Avenue 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 476 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 476 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 476 Avenue over North Fork Yellow Bank R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.