US Bridges

465th Avenue over Little Minnesota River

Good

Roberts County, South Dakota · 7E & 2.5S of Sisseton · Structure no. 000000055160216

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

465th Avenue over Little Minnesota River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 465th Avenue over Little Minnesota River in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries465th Avenue
CrossesLittle Minnesota River
Location7E & 2.5S of Sisseton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.62159, -96.89581
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2022)
Projected traffic68 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 465th Avenue over Little Minnesota River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 465th 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 465th Avenue over Little Minnesota River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 465th Avenue over Little Minnesota River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 465th Avenue over Little Minnesota River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.