Garfield Avenue over Big Sioux River
GoodMinnehaha County, South Dakota · Garfield Ave-Dell Rapids · Structure no. 000000050210018
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 303 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garfield Avenue over Big Sioux River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield Avenue over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2032. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garfield Avenue over Big Sioux River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garfield Avenue over Big Sioux River 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 Garfield Avenue over Big Sioux River carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Garfield Avenue over Big Sioux River?
The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Garfield Avenue over Big Sioux River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.