US Bridges

2nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River

Good

Hamlin County, South Dakota · 2nd Avenue - Castlewood · Structure no. 000000029228054

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River is a concrete culvert carrying 2nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd Avenue
CrossesTrib. to Big Sioux River
Location2nd Avenue - Castlewood
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.72628, -97.03046
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2022)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$445,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 2nd Avenue over Trib. to Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.