462nd Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 1W & 4.2N Hartford · Structure no. 000000050080108
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
462nd Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 462nd Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 462nd Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is 462nd Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does 462nd Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 462nd Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 462nd Avenue over West Br Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.