470th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv
PoorPosted for loadBrookings County, South Dakota · 0.6W & 4.1S Brookings · Structure no. 000000006159221
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,330
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
470th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv is a steel truss - thru carrying 470th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 470th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 470th Avenue 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 470th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv carry?
About 1,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 470th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 470th Avenue over Big Sioux Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.