2nd Avenue over BNSF Railroad
PoorClosed to trafficGrant County, South Dakota · 2nd Ave. Big Stone City · Structure no. 000000026374023
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 228 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,560
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Avenue over BNSF Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 2nd Avenue over BNSF Railroad in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,714 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2nd Avenue over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd Avenue over BNSF Railroad 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 2nd Avenue over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 2,560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 2nd Avenue over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Avenue over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.