US Bridges

167th Street over Big Sioux River

Good

Hamlin County, South Dakota · 4S & 1.4E of Castlewood · Structure no. 000000029244090

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

167th Street over Big Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 167th Street over Big Sioux River in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries167th Street
CrossesBig Sioux River
Location4S & 1.4E of Castlewood
Coordinates44.67397, -96.99947
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 167th Street over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 167th Street over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 167th Street over Big Sioux River carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 167th Street over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 167th Street over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.