US Bridges

467th Avenue over Skunk Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 2W & 0.2N Ellis · Structure no. 000000050130193

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

467th Avenue over Skunk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 467th Avenue 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries467th Avenue
CrossesSkunk Ck
Location2W & 0.2N Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.56902, -96.87067
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2023)
Projected traffic146 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 467th Avenue over Skunk Ck built?

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

What condition is 467th Avenue 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 467th Avenue over Skunk Ck carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 467th Avenue over Skunk Ck?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 467th Avenue over Skunk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.