US Bridges

122nd Street over Little Minnesota River

Good

Roberts County, South Dakota · 8E & 3S of Sisseton · Structure no. 000000055170220

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

122nd Street over Little Minnesota River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 122nd Street over Little Minnesota River in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries122nd Street
CrossesLittle Minnesota River
Location8E & 3S of Sisseton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.61598, -96.87527
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 122nd Street over Little Minnesota River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 122nd Street over Little Minnesota River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 122nd Street over Little Minnesota River carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 122nd Street over Little Minnesota River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 122nd Street over Little Minnesota River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.