US Bridges

451st Avenue over Little Minnesota River

Good

Roberts County, South Dakota · 4W & 1N of Claire City · Structure no. 000000055020044

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

451st Avenue over Little Minnesota River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 451st Avenue over Little Minnesota River in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries451st Avenue
CrossesLittle Minnesota River
Location4W & 1N of Claire City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.8718, -97.18607
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 451st Avenue over Little Minnesota River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 451st Avenue over Little Minnesota 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 451st Avenue over Little Minnesota River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 451st Avenue over Little Minnesota River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns 451st Avenue over Little Minnesota River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.