US Bridges

203rd Street over Big Sioux Rv

Good

Brookings County, South Dakota · 0.25N & 0.4W Bruce · Structure no. 000000006113070

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

203rd Street over Big Sioux Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying 203rd Street over Big Sioux Rv in Brookings 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 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries203rd Street
CrossesBig Sioux Rv
Location0.25N & 0.4W Bruce
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.44228, -96.90107
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic92 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 203rd Street over Big Sioux Rv built?

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

What condition is 203rd Street over Big Sioux Rv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 203rd Street over Big Sioux Rv carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 203rd Street over Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 203rd Street over Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.