US Bridges

250th ST HWY 114 over Skunk Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 2S & 2.9E Colton · Structure no. 000000050129060

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,297
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th ST HWY 114 over Skunk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 250th ST HWY 114 over Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,297 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,362 by 2037. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries250th ST HWY 114
CrossesSkunk Ck
Location2S & 2.9E Colton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.76105, -96.87239
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,297 (2022)
Projected traffic1,362 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th ST HWY 114 over Skunk Ck built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th ST HWY 114 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 250th ST HWY 114 over Skunk Ck carry?

About 1,297 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 250th ST HWY 114 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 35 ft wide.

Who owns 250th ST HWY 114 over Skunk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.