River Boulevard over Big Sioux River
PoorMinnehaha County, South Dakota · W of Southeastern Avenue · Structure no. 000000050214215
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 407 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Boulevard over Big Sioux River is a prestressed concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying River Boulevard over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 50 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2032. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 68 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 River Boulevard over Big Sioux River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is River Boulevard over Big Sioux River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does River Boulevard over Big Sioux River carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is River Boulevard over Big Sioux River?
The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns River Boulevard over Big Sioux River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.