257th Street over Skunk Ck
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 2N & 1.3E Hartford · Structure no. 000000050103130
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
257th Street over Skunk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 257th Street over Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2038. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 257th Street over Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 257th Street over 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 257th Street over Skunk Ck carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 257th Street over Skunk Ck?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 257th Street over Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.