US Bridges

Western Ave. over Six Mile Ck

Good

Brookings County, South Dakota · Western Ave - Brookings · Structure no. 000000006160158

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,356
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Ave. over Six Mile Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Western Ave. over Six Mile Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,356 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestern Ave.
CrossesSix Mile Ck
LocationWestern Ave - Brookings
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.31478, -96.80877
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,356 (2022)
Projected traffic1,356 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Ave. over Six Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Ave. over Six Mile Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Western Ave. over Six Mile Ck carry?

About 1,356 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Western Ave. over Six Mile Ck?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Western Ave. over Six Mile Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.