US Bridges

264th ST HWY 142 over Big Sioux River

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 2.5S & 1.1W Brandon · Structure no. 000000050269200

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,733
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

264th ST HWY 142 over Big Sioux River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 264th ST HWY 142 over Big Sioux River in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,733 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,494 by 2038. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries264th ST HWY 142
CrossesBig Sioux River
Location2.5S & 1.1W Brandon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.55886, -96.59234
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,733 (2023)
Projected traffic5,494 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 264th ST HWY 142 over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 264th ST HWY 142 over Big Sioux River 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 264th ST HWY 142 over Big Sioux River carry?

About 4,733 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 264th ST HWY 142 over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 264th ST HWY 142 over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.