US Bridges

223rd Street over Big Sioux River

Good

Moody County, South Dakota · 11W of Ward · Structure no. 000000051100030

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

223rd Street over Big Sioux River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 223rd Street over Big Sioux River in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries223rd Street
CrossesBig Sioux River
Location11W of Ward
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.15266, -96.68787
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 223rd Street over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 223rd Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 223rd Street over Big Sioux River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 223rd Street over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 223rd Street over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.