11th Street over 3rd Ave Big Sioux Rvr RR
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · East of 2nd Avenue - Sf · Structure no. 000000050205209
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,578 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
11th Street over 3rd Ave Big Sioux Rvr RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th Street over 3rd Ave Big Sioux Rvr RR in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 54 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,985 by 2032. The structure is 1,578 ft (481.1 m) long and 49 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 11th Street over 3rd Ave Big Sioux Rvr RR built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is 11th Street over 3rd Ave Big Sioux Rvr RR 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 11th Street over 3rd Ave Big Sioux Rvr RR carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 11th Street over 3rd Ave Big Sioux Rvr RR?
The structure is 1,578 ft (481.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns 11th Street over 3rd Ave Big Sioux Rvr RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.