US Bridges

245th ST / 15th ST over Trib to Big Sioux Rv

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Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.1E & 0.7N Dell Rapids · Structure no. 000000050215010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

245th ST / 15th ST over Trib to Big Sioux Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 245th ST / 15th ST over Trib to Big Sioux Rv 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries245th ST / 15th ST
CrossesTrib to Big Sioux Rv
Location1.1E & 0.7N Dell Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMinnehaha County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.83324, -96.6964
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$467,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 245th ST / 15th ST over Trib to Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 245th ST / 15th ST over Trib to Big 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 245th ST / 15th ST over Trib to Big Sioux Rv carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 245th ST / 15th ST over Trib to Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 245th ST / 15th ST over Trib to Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.