US Bridges

473rd Avenue over Trib to Big Sioux Rv

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.1N & 1W Baltic · Structure no. 000000050190049

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

473rd Avenue over Trib to Big Sioux Rv is a concrete channel beam carrying 473rd Avenue over Trib to Big Sioux Rv in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 88 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 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries473rd Avenue
CrossesTrib to Big Sioux Rv
Location1.1N & 1W Baltic
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.77651, -96.751
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$435,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 473rd Avenue over Trib to Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is 473rd Avenue 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 473rd Avenue over Trib to Big Sioux Rv carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 473rd Avenue over Trib to Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 473rd Avenue over Trib to Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.