257th St. over Enemy Ck
PoorDavison County, South Dakota · 3 S & 12.5W Mitchell · Structure no. 000000018025130
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
257th St. over Enemy Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 257th St. over Enemy Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 257th St. over Enemy Ck built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is 257th St. over Enemy Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 257th St. over Enemy Ck carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 257th St. over Enemy Ck?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 257th St. over Enemy Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.