242nd Street over Big Sioux River
PoorPosted for loadMoody County, South Dakota · 2.4S of Trent · Structure no. 000000051120224
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
242nd Street over Big Sioux River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 242nd Street over Big Sioux River in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 242nd Street over Big Sioux River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is 242nd Street over Big Sioux River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 242nd Street over Big Sioux River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 242nd Street over Big Sioux River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 242nd Street over Big Sioux River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.