Western Avenue over Drainage Channel
GoodLincoln County, South Dakota · 0.4S of 69th Street · Structure no. 000000042090014
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Avenue over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Western Avenue over Drainage Channel in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Avenue over Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western Avenue over Drainage Channel 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Western Avenue over Drainage Channel carry?
About 10,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Western Avenue over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).
Who owns Western Avenue over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.