US Bridges

199th Street over Big Sioux Rv

Poor

Brookings County, South Dakota · 13N & 4.1W Brookings · Structure no. 000000006129030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

199th Street over Big Sioux Rv is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 199th Street over Big Sioux Rv in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries199th Street
CrossesBig Sioux Rv
Location13N & 4.1W Brookings
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.50004, -96.87089
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 199th Street over Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 199th Street over Big Sioux Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 199th Street over Big Sioux Rv carry?

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

How long is 199th Street over Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 199th Street over Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.