US Bridges

451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv

Good

McCook County, South Dakota · 3.2S of Montrose · Structure no. 000000044210137

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries451st Avenue
CrossesTrib. to E Fork Verm Rv
Location3.2S of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.64854, -97.1888
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic585 (2022)
Projected traffic585 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv 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 451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.