Shore Drive over Gavins Point Spillway
FairYankton County, South Dakota · 5 Miles West of Yankton · Structure no. CEPMROSD0000001
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 808 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,029
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Shore Drive over Gavins Point Spillway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Shore Drive over Gavins Point Spillway in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 1,029 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2041. The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shore Drive over Gavins Point Spillway built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shore Drive over Gavins Point Spillway 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 Shore Drive over Gavins Point Spillway carry?
About 1,029 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Shore Drive over Gavins Point Spillway?
The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Shore Drive over Gavins Point Spillway?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).