US Bridges

Medary Avenue over East Br Six Mile Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · Medary Ave N Bypass Brkgs · Structure no. 000000006170149

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,213
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medary Avenue over East Br Six Mile Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Medary Avenue over East Br Six Mile Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,213 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,213 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMedary Avenue
CrossesEast Br Six Mile Ck
LocationMedary Ave N Bypass Brkgs
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.32714, -96.78832
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,213 (2022)
Projected traffic3,213 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Medary Avenue over East Br Six Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medary Avenue over East Br Six Mile Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Medary Avenue over East Br Six Mile Ck carry?

About 3,213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Medary Avenue over East Br Six Mile Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Medary Avenue over East Br Six Mile Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.