3rd Avenue NW over Big Sioux River
GoodCodington County, South Dakota · 0.3E of 10th Street NW · Structure no. 000000015181170
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,035
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Avenue NW over Big Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3rd Avenue NW over Big Sioux River in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,035 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Avenue NW over Big Sioux River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Avenue NW over Big Sioux River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does 3rd Avenue NW over Big Sioux River carry?
About 4,035 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Avenue NW over Big Sioux River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Avenue NW over Big Sioux River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.