253rd Street over Skunk Ck
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 2.4E & 5S Colton · Structure no. 000000050124090
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
253rd Street over Skunk Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 253rd Street over Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 253rd Street over Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is 253rd Street 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 253rd Street over Skunk Ck carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 253rd Street over Skunk Ck?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 253rd Street over Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.