US Bridges

451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv

PoorPosted for load

McCook County, South Dakota · W. City Limit - Montrose · Structure no. 000000044210103

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries451st Avenue
CrossesTrib. to E Fork Verm Rv
LocationW. City Limit - Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.69783, -97.18907
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is 451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.