US Bridges

472nd Ave HWY 133 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 4.4N & 2.5W Renner · Structure no. 000000050180096

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

472nd Ave HWY 133 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 472nd Ave HWY 133 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries472nd Ave HWY 133
CrossesTrib to Big Sioux Rv
Location4.4N & 2.5W Renner
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.70988, -96.77136
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2023)
Projected traffic537 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 472nd Ave HWY 133 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 472nd Ave HWY 133 over Trib to Big Sioux 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 2023.

How much traffic does 472nd Ave HWY 133 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 472nd Ave HWY 133 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 472nd Ave HWY 133 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.