US Bridges

Jasper ST HWY 104 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv

Poor

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.2E & 0.2N Dell Rapids · Structure no. 000000050216015

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
994
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper ST HWY 104 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jasper ST HWY 104 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 103 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 994 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,154 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJasper ST HWY 104
CrossesTrib to Big Sioux Rv
Location1.2E & 0.2N Dell Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.82602, -96.69411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic994 (2023)
Projected traffic1,154 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$450,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper ST HWY 104 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Jasper ST HWY 104 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper ST HWY 104 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv carry?

About 994 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jasper ST HWY 104 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper ST HWY 104 over Trib to Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.