US Bridges

481st Avenue over Trib to W Pipestone Ck

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1W & 3.9N Corson · Structure no. 000000050270121

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

481st Avenue over Trib to W Pipestone Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 481st Avenue over Trib to W Pipestone Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries481st Avenue
CrossesTrib to W Pipestone Ck
Location1W & 3.9N Corson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.67255, -96.59134
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic88 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$213,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 481st Avenue over Trib to W Pipestone Ck built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 481st Avenue over Trib to W Pipestone 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 481st Avenue over Trib to W Pipestone Ck carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 481st Avenue over Trib to W Pipestone Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns 481st Avenue over Trib to W Pipestone Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.