256th Street over West Br Skunk Ck
PoorPosted for loadMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 3.5N & 0.3W Hartford · Structure no. 000000050087120
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
256th Street over West Br Skunk Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying 256th Street over West Br Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 20 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 256th Street over West Br Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is 256th Street over West Br Skunk Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does 256th Street over West Br Skunk Ck carry?
About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 256th Street over West Br Skunk Ck?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 256th Street over West Br Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.