Benton Street over Skunk Ck
GoodMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 3.2E & 0.5S Hartford · Structure no. 000000050122155
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benton Street over Skunk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Benton Street over Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Benton Street over Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benton Street 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 Benton Street over Skunk Ck carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Benton Street over Skunk Ck?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Benton Street over Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.