US Bridges

459th Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River

Good

Hamlin County, South Dakota · 3.3N of Castlewood · Structure no. 000000029230017

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

459th Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 459th Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries459th Avenue
CrossesTrib. to Big Sioux River
Location3.3N of Castlewood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.78191, -97.0264
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic375 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 459th Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 459th Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 459th Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 459th Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 459th Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.