10th Street over Railroad Switchyard
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · East of Reid Street · Structure no. 000000050206208
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 844 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
10th Street over Railroad Switchyard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Street over Railroad Switchyard in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 95 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,985 by 2032. The structure is 844 ft (257.4 m) long and 50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was 10th Street over Railroad Switchyard built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is 10th Street over Railroad Switchyard 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 10th Street over Railroad Switchyard carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 10th Street over Railroad Switchyard?
The structure is 844 ft (257.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns 10th Street over Railroad Switchyard?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.