US Bridges

Veterans Parkway over 85th Street

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · .25E Minnesota Ave · Structure no. 000000042104020

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Parkway over 85th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Parkway over 85th Street 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVeterans Parkway
Crosses85th Street
Location.25E Minnesota Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.4753, -96.72185
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic24,000 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Parkway over 85th Street built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Parkway over 85th Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Parkway over 85th Street carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Veterans Parkway over 85th Street?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Parkway over 85th Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.