US Bridges

Holly Blvd HWY 140 over Big Sioux River

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.4W Brandon · Structure no. 000000050266175

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
392 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,978
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Blvd HWY 140 over Big Sioux River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holly Blvd HWY 140 over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 9,978 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,584 by 2038. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHolly Blvd HWY 140
CrossesBig Sioux River
Location1.4W Brandon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.59466, -96.59898
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,978 (2023)
Projected traffic11,584 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Blvd HWY 140 over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Blvd HWY 140 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Blvd HWY 140 over Big Sioux River carry?

About 9,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Holly Blvd HWY 140 over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Blvd HWY 140 over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.