215th Street over Big Sioux Rv
PoorPosted for loadBrookings County, South Dakota · 3S & 2.7W Brookings · Structure no. 000000006142190
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
215th Street over Big Sioux Rv is a steel truss - thru carrying 215th Street over Big Sioux Rv in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 215th Street over Big Sioux Rv built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is 215th 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 215th Street over Big Sioux Rv carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 215th Street over Big Sioux Rv?
The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 215th Street over Big Sioux Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.