60th Street North
Carrying 60th Street North over Big Sioux River
west of Minnesota Avenue, Minnehaha, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 60th Street North
The 60th Street North bridge in Minnehaha, South Dakota carries 60th Street North over Big Sioux River. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1982, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 69.7 meters (229 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,640 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 60th Street North compares
Live comparison across South Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Last Reconstructed
- 1982
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 69.7 m (229 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.0 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,640 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000050196170
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 60th Street North is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 60th Street North against other structures in Minnehaha and across South Dakota. South Dakota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 60th Street North?
60th Street North in Minnehaha, South Dakota has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 60th Street North inspected?
60th Street North's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,640 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 60th Street North is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 60th Street North?
60th Street North has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 60th Street North?
60th Street North is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 60th Street North and does age affect safety?
60th Street North was built in 1949, making it 77 years old and last reconstructed in 1982.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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