US Bridges

263rd ST Maple ST over Big Sioux River

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.5S & 1.5W Brandon · Structure no. 000000050265190

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

263rd ST Maple ST over Big Sioux River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 263rd ST Maple ST over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2037. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries263rd ST Maple ST
CrossesBig Sioux River
Location1.5S & 1.5W Brandon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMinnehaha County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.57267, -96.60008
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2037
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$2.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 263rd ST Maple ST over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 263rd ST Maple ST 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 263rd ST Maple ST over Big Sioux River carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 263rd ST Maple ST over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 263rd ST Maple ST over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.