US Bridges

451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv

Fair

McCook County, South Dakota · 5.7S & 5E of Canistota · Structure no. 000000044210227

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 451st Avenue over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries451st Avenue
CrossesTrib. to E Fork Verm Rv
Location5.7S & 5E of Canistota
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.51901, -97.18958
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 160 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.