US Bridges

463rd Avenue over Little Minnesota River

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · 5E & 0.5S of Sisseton · Structure no. 000000055140195

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

463rd Avenue over Little Minnesota River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 463rd Avenue over Little Minnesota River in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries463rd Avenue
CrossesLittle Minnesota River
Location5E & 0.5S of Sisseton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.65259, -96.93696
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 463rd Avenue over Little Minnesota River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 463rd Avenue over Little Minnesota River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 463rd Avenue over Little Minnesota River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 463rd Avenue over Little Minnesota River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 463rd Avenue over Little Minnesota River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.