US Bridges

469th Avenue over Drainage Ditch

Good

Roberts County, South Dakota · 0.8S of Browns Valley Mn · Structure no. 000000055190242

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

469th Avenue over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 469th Avenue over Drainage Ditch in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2032. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Carries469th Avenue
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.8S of Browns Valley Mn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.58388, -96.8339
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2022)
Projected traffic370 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 469th Avenue over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 469th Avenue over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 469th Avenue over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 469th Avenue over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 469th Avenue over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.