US Bridges

North Drive over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.2E of Minnesota Ave-Sf · Structure no. 000000050203195

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Drive over BNSF Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Drive over BNSF Railroad in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,563 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Drive
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.2E of Minnesota Ave-Sf
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMinnehaha County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.56467, -96.72734
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,563 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Drive over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Drive over BNSF Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North Drive over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Drive over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns North Drive over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.