US Bridges

248th ST HWY 110 over Big Sioux River

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.2W & 2.3S Dell Rapids · Structure no. 000000050192040

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

248th ST HWY 110 over Big Sioux River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 248th ST HWY 110 over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2038. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries248th ST HWY 110
CrossesBig Sioux River
Location1.2W & 2.3S Dell Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMinnehaha County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.79049, -96.74518
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2023)
Projected traffic436 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 248th ST HWY 110 over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 248th ST HWY 110 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 248th ST HWY 110 over Big Sioux River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 248th ST HWY 110 over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 248th ST HWY 110 over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.