US Bridges

154 Street over Big Sioux Rv

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 3N & 12.7W S Shore · Structure no. 000000026023120

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

154 Street over Big Sioux Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 154 Street over Big Sioux Rv in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries154 Street
CrossesBig Sioux Rv
Location3N & 12.7W S Shore
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.1517, -97.17948
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 154 Street over Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 154 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 154 Street over Big Sioux Rv carry?

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

How long is 154 Street over Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 154 Street over Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.