US Bridges

479th Avenue over Trib to Slip-Up Ck

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 5E & 0.5S Baltic · Structure no. 000000050250065

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

479th Avenue over Trib to Slip-Up Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 479th Avenue over Trib to Slip-Up Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries479th Avenue
CrossesTrib to Slip-Up Ck
Location5E & 0.5S Baltic
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.75471, -96.6316
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic35 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$205,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 479th Avenue over Trib to Slip-Up Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 479th Avenue over Trib to Slip-Up Ck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 479th Avenue over Trib to Slip-Up Ck carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 479th Avenue over Trib to Slip-Up Ck?

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

Who owns 479th Avenue over Trib to Slip-Up Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.