US Bridges

Jasper ST HWY 104 over Big Sioux River

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 2.1E & 0.2N Dell Rapids · Structure no. 000000050225015

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper ST HWY 104 over Big Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jasper ST HWY 104 over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2038. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJasper ST HWY 104
CrossesBig Sioux River
Location2.1E & 0.2N Dell Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.82581, -96.67749
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2023)
Projected traffic1,085 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$2.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper ST HWY 104 over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper ST HWY 104 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper ST HWY 104 over Big Sioux River carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jasper ST HWY 104 over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper ST HWY 104 over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.