North Drive Bridge Preservation

  • Project valueBridge over BNSF Railway = $444,042.00 | Bridge over Diversion Channel = $1,047,820.00
  • Contractor nameSFC Civil Constructors
  • Completion DateNovember 26, 2025
Project map for the North Bridge Preservation

Project Update: 08/01/2025

  • This project is scheduled to begin on August 11.
  • Work will begin on the bridge over the diversion channel.  This bridge is to receive a low-slump dense concrete overlay, new approach slabs, new drop inlets with new concrete pipe, and corrugated metal pipe installed from the street to the diversion channel.

Commuter Route Information

  • Traffic will be maintained in both directions until mid-September.  The bridge over the diversion channel will then be closed to allow for replacement of the approach slabs, drop inlets, and pipe.
  • The duration of the September closure is estimated to be approximately one month.
  • A detour route utilizing N. 4th Avenue, Benson Road, Minnesota Avenue, and Russell Street will be in place.

Contact details

Michell Knoll
605-367-8632
michell.knoll@siouxfalls.gov

Consultant

IMEG Corp.

Colin Kelley, PE
Civil Project Engineer
Email: Colin.R.Kelley@IMEGcorp.com
Email: 605-331-2505

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Project Summary

This project consists of the preservation of the bridges on North Drive.

  1. The bridge over the BNSF railway will receive a polymer chip seal, minor concrete deck repairs, replacement of the strip seal joints on the approach slabs, special surface finish on the barrier curbs, installation of chain link fence along the pedestrian railing, replacement of sidewalk sections for ADA compliance and tree removal adjacent to the bridge.
  2. The bridge over the diversion channel/spillway will receive a low slump dense concrete overlay, the approach slabs on both ends of the bridge will be removed and replaced, special surface finish on the barrier curbs, install chain link fence along the pedestrian railing, placing new concrete sidewalk adjacent to the bridge and placing a new section of asphalt bike trail to connect to the Sioux Falls bike trail system. 
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