Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · N of Walnut Street - Sf · Structure no. 000000050210195
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 278 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,370
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 13,370 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,770 by 2032. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cliff Avenue 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River carry?
About 13,370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River?
The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.