North Drive over Big Sioux Diversion
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · W of 4th Avenue - Sf · Structure no. 000000050205192
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 314 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Drive over Big Sioux Diversion is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Drive over Big Sioux Diversion in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,563 by 2032. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 66 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Drive over Big Sioux Diversion built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Drive over Big Sioux Diversion 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 Big Sioux Diversion carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is North Drive over Big Sioux Diversion?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns North Drive over Big Sioux Diversion?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.