472nd Avenue over N. Fork Whetstone Rv
FairPosted for loadRoberts County, South Dakota · 2.2N of Corona · Structure no. 000000055230391
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
472nd Avenue over N. Fork Whetstone Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 472nd Avenue over N. Fork Whetstone Rv in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 472nd Avenue over N. Fork Whetstone Rv built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is 472nd Avenue over N. Fork Whetstone Rv 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 472nd Avenue over N. Fork Whetstone Rv carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 472nd Avenue over N. Fork Whetstone Rv?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 472nd Avenue over N. Fork Whetstone Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.