294th Street over Big Sioux River
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · State Line East of Hudson · Structure no. 000000042244255
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 495 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 705
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
294th Street over Big Sioux River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 294th Street over Big Sioux River in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2032. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 294th Street over Big Sioux River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is 294th 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 294th Street over Big Sioux River carry?
About 705 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 294th Street over Big Sioux River?
The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 294th Street over Big Sioux River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.