Western Avenue over Drainage Channel
GoodLincoln County, South Dakota · 1.9S of 69th Street · Structure no. 000000042090029
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Avenue over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Western Avenue over Drainage Channel in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 2023, making it 2 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 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Western Avenue over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Western Avenue over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.