252nd ST HWY 118 over Skunk Ck
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.6N & 0.6W Lyons · Structure no. 000000050124080
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 798
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
252nd ST HWY 118 over Skunk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 252nd ST HWY 118 over Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 838 by 2037. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 252nd ST HWY 118 over Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 252nd ST HWY 118 over Skunk 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 252nd ST HWY 118 over Skunk Ck carry?
About 798 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 252nd ST HWY 118 over Skunk Ck?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 252nd ST HWY 118 over Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.