10th Street over Big Sioux River
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · West of Reid Street · Structure no. 000000050205208
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 217 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
10th Street over Big Sioux River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Street over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 91 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2032. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 62 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 10th Street over Big Sioux River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is 10th Street 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 10th Street over Big Sioux River carry?
About 10,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 10th Street over Big Sioux River?
The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns 10th Street over Big Sioux River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.