US Bridges

Skunk Creek Ave over Skunk Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 2.5E & 0.4N Hartford · Structure no. 000000050115146

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skunk Creek Ave over Skunk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Skunk Creek Ave over Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2038. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSkunk Creek Ave
CrossesSkunk Ck
Location2.5E & 0.4N Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.63603, -96.90047
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skunk Creek Ave over Skunk Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skunk Creek Ave over Skunk Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Skunk Creek Ave over Skunk Ck carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Skunk Creek Ave over Skunk Ck?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Skunk Creek Ave over Skunk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.