US Bridges

250th Street over Trib West Br Skunk Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 2S & 0.2E Buffalo Trading · Structure no. 000000050032060

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th Street over Trib West Br Skunk Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 250th Street over Trib West Br Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries250th Street
CrossesTrib West Br Skunk Ck
Location2S & 0.2E Buffalo Trading
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.76148, -97.06614
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 250th Street over Trib West Br Skunk Ck built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th Street over Trib West Br Skunk Ck 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 250th Street over Trib West Br Skunk Ck carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 250th Street over Trib West Br Skunk Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 250th Street over Trib West Br Skunk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.