US Bridges

Russell Street Ebl over Big Sioux River

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · West of Kiwanis Avenue · Structure no. 000000050183196

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Street Ebl over Big Sioux River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Street Ebl over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2032. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRussell Street Ebl
CrossesBig Sioux River
LocationWest of Kiwanis Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.5658, -96.76561
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Street Ebl over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Street Ebl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Russell Street Ebl over Big Sioux River carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Russell Street Ebl over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Street Ebl over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.