US Bridges

S. Minnesota St. over Dry Run Ck

Fair

Davison County, South Dakota · Minnesota ST - Mitchell · Structure no. 000000018147095

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,667
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Minnesota St. over Dry Run Ck is a concrete culvert carrying S. Minnesota St. over Dry Run Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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.

It carries about 3,667 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,667 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. Minnesota St.
CrossesDry Run Ck
LocationMinnesota ST - Mitchell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.70884, -98.0338
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,667 (2022)
Projected traffic3,667 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Minnesota St. over Dry Run Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Minnesota St. over Dry Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S. Minnesota St. over Dry Run Ck carry?

About 3,667 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Minnesota St. over Dry Run Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S. Minnesota St. over Dry Run Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.