251st Street over Colton Ck
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 3S & 0.5E Colton · Structure no. 000000050105070
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
251st Street over Colton Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 251st Street over Colton Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 251st Street over Colton Ck built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 251st Street over Colton 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 251st Street over Colton Ck carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 251st Street over Colton Ck?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 251st Street over Colton Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.