283rd Street over Big Sioux River
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 1.6S & 0.6E of Canton · Structure no. 000000042175153
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 353 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
283rd Street over Big Sioux River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 283rd Street over Big Sioux River in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 283rd Street over Big Sioux River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 283rd Street over Big Sioux River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 283rd Street over Big Sioux River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 283rd Street over Big Sioux River?
The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 283rd Street over Big Sioux River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.