Wayne Avenue over Trib to Skunk Ck
PoorPosted for loadMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 3.4S & 1.5W Ellis · Structure no. 000000050135229
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wayne Avenue over Trib to Skunk Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne Avenue over Trib to Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wayne Avenue over Trib to Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wayne Avenue over Trib to Skunk Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Wayne Avenue over Trib to Skunk Ck carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wayne Avenue over Trib to Skunk Ck?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wayne Avenue over Trib to Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.