246th Street over Trib to Big Sioux Rv
PoorPosted for loadMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 2.2E & 0.3S Dell Rapids · Structure no. 000000050226020
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
246th Street over Trib to Big Sioux Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 246th Street over Trib to Big Sioux Rv in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 22 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 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 246th Street over Trib to Big Sioux Rv built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 246th Street 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 246th Street over Trib to Big Sioux Rv carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 246th Street over Trib to Big Sioux Rv?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 246th Street over Trib to Big Sioux Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.