US Bridges

259th Street over Enemy Ck

FairPosted for load

Davison County, South Dakota · 5 S & 0.8 W Mitchell · Structure no. 000000018142150

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

259th Street over Enemy Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 259th Street over Enemy Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries259th Street
CrossesEnemy Ck
Location5 S & 0.8 W Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.62978, -98.04348
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2032
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 259th Street over Enemy Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 259th Street over Enemy 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 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 259th Street over Enemy Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.