459th Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck
GoodMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 5W & 4.3S Colton · Structure no. 000000050050083
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
459th Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 459th Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 459th Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is 459th Avenue 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 459th Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 459th Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns 459th Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.