US Bridges

Nesbitt Drive over Mina Lake Spillway

Good

Edmunds County, South Dakota · 1.7E & 0.5N of Mina · Structure no. 000000023477105

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nesbitt Drive over Mina Lake Spillway is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nesbitt Drive over Mina Lake Spillway in Edmunds County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNesbitt Drive
CrossesMina Lake Spillway
Location1.7E & 0.5N of Mina
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.44161, -98.73059
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Nesbitt Drive over Mina Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nesbitt Drive over Mina Lake Spillway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nesbitt Drive over Mina Lake Spillway carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nesbitt Drive over Mina Lake Spillway?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nesbitt Drive over Mina Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.