249th Street over Trib to Skunk Ck
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 1S & 3.1E Colton · Structure no. 000000050131050
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
249th Street over Trib to Skunk Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 249th Street over Trib to 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 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 249th Street over Trib to Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is 249th Street over Trib to 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 249th Street over Trib to Skunk Ck carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 249th Street over Trib to Skunk Ck?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 249th Street over Trib to Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.