Grand View Meadow over Colton Ck
PoorPosted for loadMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.9S & 2.1W Lyons · Structure no. 000000050109105
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grand View Meadow over Colton Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand View Meadow over Colton Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Grand View Meadow over Colton Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grand View Meadow over Colton 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 Grand View Meadow over Colton Ck carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Grand View Meadow over Colton Ck?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Grand View Meadow over Colton Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.