US Bridges

SD115 over South Fork Sioux Rv

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.5 S of Dell Rapids · Structure no. 000000050208022

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,514
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD115 over South Fork Sioux Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD115 over South Fork Sioux Rv in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,514 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,443 by 2044. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesSD115
CrossesSouth Fork Sioux Rv
Location0.5 S of Dell Rapids
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates43.81746, -96.71346
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,514 (2024)
Projected traffic5,443 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD115 over South Fork Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD115 over South Fork Sioux Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SD115 over South Fork Sioux Rv carry?

About 3,514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SD115 over South Fork Sioux Rv?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SD115 over South Fork Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.