US Bridges

US081 over Missouri Rv

Fair

Yankton County, South Dakota · US081 NE Border · Structure no. 000000068120210

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,593 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,755
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US081 over Missouri Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US081 over Missouri Rv in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 7,755 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,633 by 2043. The structure is 1,593 ft (485.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS081
CrossesMissouri Rv
LocationUS081 NE Border
RouteU.S. Route 81
Coordinates42.867, -97.397
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,593 ft (485.5 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,755 (2023)
Projected traffic11,633 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US081 over Missouri Rv built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US081 over Missouri 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US081 over Missouri Rv carry?

About 7,755 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US081 over Missouri Rv?

The structure is 1,593 ft (485.5 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US081 over Missouri Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.