US Bridges

Yankton Trails Prk over Big Sioux River

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · North of 57th Street · Structure no. 000000050193239

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yankton Trails Prk over Big Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Yankton Trails Prk over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesYankton Trails Prk
CrossesBig Sioux River
LocationNorth of 57th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.50108, -96.74417
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yankton Trails Prk over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yankton Trails Prk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Yankton Trails Prk over Big Sioux River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Yankton Trails Prk over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Yankton Trails Prk over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.