US Bridges

152 Street over Big Sioux Rv

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 13.8W & 5.5S Marvin · Structure no. 000000026019100

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

152 Street over Big Sioux Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying 152 Street over Big Sioux Rv in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries152 Street
CrossesBig Sioux Rv
Location13.8W & 5.5S Marvin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.18086, -97.18627
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 152 Street over Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is 152 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 152 Street over Big Sioux Rv carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 152 Street over Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 152 Street over Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.