US Bridges

57th Street over BNSF Railroad

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 0.4W of SE Avenue - Sf · Structure no. 000000042116001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

57th Street over BNSF Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 57th Street over BNSF Railroad in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,215 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries57th Street
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.4W of SE Avenue - Sf
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.49997, -96.69628
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2022)
Projected traffic24,215 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 57th Street over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 57th Street over BNSF Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does 57th Street over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 57th Street over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 57th Street over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.