S. Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · South of E. 10th Street · Structure no. 000000050210212
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S. Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S. 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 S. Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River carry?
About 14,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S. Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River?
The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns S. Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.