US Bridges

248th ST HWY 110 over Skunk Ck

Poor

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 3.7E Colton · Structure no. 000000050137040

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
607
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

248th ST HWY 110 over Skunk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 248th ST HWY 110 over Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 607 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2037. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries248th ST HWY 110
CrossesSkunk Ck
Location3.7E Colton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.79006, -96.85928
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2022)
Projected traffic638 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 248th ST HWY 110 over Skunk Ck built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 248th ST HWY 110 over 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 248th ST HWY 110 over Skunk Ck carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 248th ST HWY 110 over Skunk Ck?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 248th ST HWY 110 over Skunk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.