US Bridges

175 Street over Big Sioux Rv

FairPosted for load

Codington County, South Dakota · 3.0S & 2.8E Watertown · Structure no. 000000015218210

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

175 Street over Big Sioux Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 175 Street over Big Sioux Rv in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries175 Street
CrossesBig Sioux Rv
Location3.0S & 2.8E Watertown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.84757, -97.04943
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 175 Street over Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 175 Street over Big Sioux Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 175 Street over Big Sioux Rv carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 175 Street over Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 175 Street over Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.