US Bridges

Veterans Pkway Sbl over Big Sioux River/Bnsf

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.6S of Interstate 90 · Structure no. 000000050240171

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
964 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Pkway Sbl over Big Sioux River/Bnsf is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Pkway Sbl over Big Sioux River/Bnsf in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,700 by 2041. The structure is 964 ft (293.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesVeterans Pkway Sbl
CrossesBig Sioux River/Bnsf
Location0.6S of Interstate 90
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates43.60145, -96.65181
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length964 ft (293.9 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2022)
Projected traffic35,700 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Pkway Sbl over Big Sioux River/Bnsf built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Pkway Sbl over Big Sioux River/Bnsf 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Pkway Sbl over Big Sioux River/Bnsf carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Pkway Sbl over Big Sioux River/Bnsf?

The structure is 964 ft (293.9 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Pkway Sbl over Big Sioux River/Bnsf?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.