Falls Park Drive over Big Sioux River
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · West of Weber Avenue · Structure no. 000000050205199
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,260
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falls Park Drive over Big Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Falls Park Drive over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,260 by 2032. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falls Park Drive over Big Sioux River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falls Park Drive 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Falls Park Drive over Big Sioux River carry?
About 8,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Falls Park Drive over Big Sioux River?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Falls Park Drive over Big Sioux River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.