US Bridges

258th ST HWY 130 over Skunk Creek

Poor

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1N & 1.9E Hartford · Structure no. 000000050109140

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
589
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

258th ST HWY 130 over Skunk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 258th ST HWY 130 over Skunk Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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.

It carries about 589 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2037. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries258th ST HWY 130
CrossesSkunk Creek
Location1N & 1.9E Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.64521, -96.91358
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2022)
Projected traffic619 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 258th ST HWY 130 over Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 258th ST HWY 130 over Skunk Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 258th ST HWY 130 over Skunk Creek carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 258th ST HWY 130 over Skunk Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 258th ST HWY 130 over Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.