240th Street over Big Sioux River
FairMoody County, South Dakota · 3rd Street in Trent · Structure no. 000000051113200
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 273 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 555
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
240th Street over Big Sioux River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 240th Street over Big Sioux River in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2032. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 240th Street over Big Sioux River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is 240th Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 240th Street over Big Sioux River carry?
About 555 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 240th Street over Big Sioux River?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 240th Street over Big Sioux River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.