US Bridges

477th Avenue over Big Sioux River

Good

Moody County, South Dakota · 0.5N of Trent · Structure no. 000000051110195

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

477th Avenue over Big Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 477th Avenue over Big Sioux River in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries477th Avenue
CrossesBig Sioux River
Location0.5N of Trent
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.91477, -96.66822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 477th Avenue over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 477th Avenue over Big Sioux River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 477th Avenue over Big Sioux River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 477th Avenue over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 477th Avenue over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.