118th Street over Little Minnesota River
PoorPosted for loadRoberts County, South Dakota · 2.5E & 0.5N of Sisseton · Structure no. 000000055115180
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
118th Street over Little Minnesota River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 118th Street over Little Minnesota River in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 118th Street over Little Minnesota River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is 118th Street over Little Minnesota 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 118th Street over Little Minnesota River carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 118th Street over Little Minnesota River?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 118th Street over Little Minnesota River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.