US Bridges

455th Avenue over Long Hollow

Good

Roberts County, South Dakota · 3W & 1.7N of Sisseton · Structure no. 000000055060173

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

455th Avenue over Long Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 455th Avenue over Long Hollow 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 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries455th Avenue
CrossesLong Hollow
Location3W & 1.7N of Sisseton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.68535, -97.10266
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2022)
Projected traffic555 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 455th Avenue over Long Hollow built?

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

What condition is 455th Avenue over Long Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 455th Avenue over Long Hollow carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 455th Avenue over Long Hollow?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 455th Avenue over Long Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.