US Bridges

456th Avenue over W. Brach Little Mn River

Good

Roberts County, South Dakota · 1W & 6.5N of Sisseton · Structure no. 000000055070126

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

456th Avenue over W. Brach Little Mn River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 456th Avenue over W. Brach Little Mn River in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries456th Avenue
CrossesW. Brach Little Mn River
Location1W & 6.5N of Sisseton
Coordinates45.75205, -97.08252
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 456th Avenue over W. Brach Little Mn River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 456th Avenue over W. Brach Little Mn 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 456th Avenue over W. Brach Little Mn River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 456th Avenue over W. Brach Little Mn River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 456th Avenue over W. Brach Little Mn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.