US Bridges

466th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv

Good

Brookings County, South Dakota · 5.8N Bruce · Structure no. 000000006120012

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

466th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 466th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2037. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Carries466th Avenue
CrossesBig Sioux Rv
Location5.8N Bruce
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.52883, -96.88887
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic515 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 466th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 466th Avenue 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 466th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 466th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 466th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.