US Bridges

Perry Place over Trib to Big Sioux Rv

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 4.6S & 1.8W Brandon · Structure no. 000000050262221

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Place over Trib to Big Sioux Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Perry Place over Trib to Big Sioux Rv in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPerry Place
CrossesTrib to Big Sioux Rv
Location4.6S & 1.8W Brandon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMinnehaha County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.52881, -96.60661
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic25 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$258,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Place over Trib to Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Place over Trib to Big Sioux Rv 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Perry Place over Trib to Big Sioux Rv carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Perry Place over Trib to Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Perry Place over Trib to Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.