US Bridges

252nd Street over West Br Skunk Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 4S&1.3E Buffalo Trading · Structure no. 000000050043080

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

252nd Street over West Br Skunk Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 252nd Street over West Br Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries252nd Street
CrossesWest Br Skunk Ck
Location4S&1.3E Buffalo Trading
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.73247, -97.04374
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$654,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 252nd Street over West Br Skunk Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 252nd Street over 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 252nd Street over West Br Skunk Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 252nd Street over West Br Skunk Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 252nd Street over West Br Skunk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.