Minnekahta Avenue over Fall Rv
PoorPosted for loadFall River County, South Dakota · Minnekahta&river Hotspngs · Structure no. 000000024290029
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 588
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minnekahta Avenue over Fall Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minnekahta Avenue over Fall Rv in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 91 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 588 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Minnekahta Avenue over Fall Rv built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is Minnekahta Avenue over Fall Rv 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Minnekahta Avenue over Fall Rv carry?
About 588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Minnekahta Avenue over Fall Rv?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Minnekahta Avenue over Fall Rv?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.