US Bridges

213th Street over Big Sioux Rv

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 2S & 3.1W Brookings · Structure no. 000000006131170

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

213th Street over Big Sioux Rv is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 213th Street over Big Sioux Rv in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries213th Street
CrossesBig Sioux Rv
Location2S & 3.1W Brookings
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.29713, -96.86676
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 213th Street over Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 213th Street over Big Sioux 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 213th Street over Big Sioux Rv carry?

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

How long is 213th Street over Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 213th Street over Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.