US Bridges

20th Ave S Bypass over Pelican Lake Cutoff Chan

Good

Codington County, South Dakota · 0.7E & 0.6S JCT 20/212 · Structure no. 000000015184186

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th Ave S Bypass over Pelican Lake Cutoff Chan is a concrete culvert carrying 20th Ave S Bypass over Pelican Lake Cutoff Chan in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long.

Carries20th Ave S Bypass
CrossesPelican Lake Cutoff Chan
Location0.7E & 0.6S JCT 20/212
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.88208, -97.12031
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20th Ave S Bypass over Pelican Lake Cutoff Chan built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th Ave S Bypass over Pelican Lake Cutoff Chan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 20th Ave S Bypass over Pelican Lake Cutoff Chan carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 20th Ave S Bypass over Pelican Lake Cutoff Chan?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 20th Ave S Bypass over Pelican Lake Cutoff Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.