259th Street over Enemy Ck
PoorDavison County, South Dakota · 5 S & 5.8 W Mitchell · Structure no. 000000018092150
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
259th Street over Enemy Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 259th Street over Enemy Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 259th Street over Enemy Ck built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 259th Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 259th Street over Enemy Ck carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 259th Street over Enemy Ck?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 259th Street over Enemy Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.