US Bridges

Crescent Street over Big Sioux River

PoorClosed to traffic

Moody County, South Dakota · Crescent ST - Flandreau · Structure no. 0000A03341T0100

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Crescent Street over Big Sioux River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crescent Street over Big Sioux River in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCrescent Street
CrossesBig Sioux River
LocationCrescent ST - Flandreau
RouteCity Street 0AAAA
Coordinates44.05333, -96.59344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crescent Street over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crescent 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Crescent Street over Big Sioux River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Crescent Street over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Crescent Street over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.