US Bridges

Harmon Drive over Lake Mitchell Lk

Good

Davison County, South Dakota · NW Edge Lk Mitchell · Structure no. 000000018129061

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmon Drive over Lake Mitchell Lk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harmon Drive over Lake Mitchell Lk in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarmon Drive
CrossesLake Mitchell Lk
LocationNW Edge Lk Mitchell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.75928, -98.07094
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2022)
Projected traffic795 by 2032
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harmon Drive over Lake Mitchell Lk built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmon Drive over Lake Mitchell Lk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Harmon Drive over Lake Mitchell Lk carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harmon Drive over Lake Mitchell Lk?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Harmon Drive over Lake Mitchell Lk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.