US Bridges

SD032 over Big Sioux Rv

Fair

Moody County, South Dakota · 1.7 W JCT Sd 13 · Structure no. 000000051135101

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,385
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD032 over Big Sioux Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD032 over Big Sioux Rv in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,385 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,312 by 2044. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSD032
CrossesBig Sioux Rv
Location1.7 W JCT Sd 13
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates44.04908, -96.61657
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,385 (2024)
Projected traffic4,312 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD032 over Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD032 over Big Sioux Rv 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SD032 over Big Sioux Rv carry?

About 3,385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SD032 over Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD032 over Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.