60th Street North over Big Sioux River
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · West of Minnesota Avenue · Structure no. 000000050196170
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
60th Street North over Big Sioux River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 60th Street North over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 76 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2032. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 60th Street North over Big Sioux River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is 60th Street North 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 2024.
How much traffic does 60th Street North over Big Sioux River carry?
About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 60th Street North over Big Sioux River?
The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 60th Street North over Big Sioux River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.