US Bridges

486 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 4.5E & 2.3N Revillo · Structure no. 000000026370192

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

486 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 486 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries486 Avenue
CrossesSouth Fork Yellow Bank R
Location4.5E & 2.3N Revillo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.04866, -96.47657
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2022)
Projected traffic207 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 486 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 486 Avenue over South 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 486 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 486 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 486 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.