Western Avenue over Trib to Skunk CR
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · City of Hartford · Structure no. 000000050090158
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,535
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Avenue over Trib to Skunk CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Western Avenue over Trib to Skunk CR in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,535 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,535 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Avenue over Trib to Skunk CR built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western Avenue over Trib to Skunk CR 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Western Avenue over Trib to Skunk CR carry?
About 1,535 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Western Avenue over Trib to Skunk CR?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Western Avenue over Trib to Skunk CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.