Cottonwood Street over Big Sioux Rv
PoorPosted for loadCodington County, South Dakota · 12.3W .5N Southshore · Structure no. 000000015157025
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Street over Big Sioux Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cottonwood Street over Big Sioux Rv in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Street over Big Sioux Rv built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Cottonwood Street over Big Sioux Rv carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Street over Big Sioux Rv?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Street over Big Sioux Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.