176 Street over Big Sioux Rv
PoorPosted for loadCodington County, South Dakota · 4.0S 2.6E Watertown · Structure no. 000000015216220
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 468
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
176 Street over Big Sioux Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 176 Street over Big Sioux Rv in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 176 Street over Big Sioux Rv built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 176 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 176 Street over Big Sioux Rv carry?
About 468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 176 Street over Big Sioux Rv?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 176 Street over Big Sioux Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.