US Bridges

247th Street over Skunk Ck

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 3.9E & 1N Colton · Structure no. 000000050139030

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

247th Street over Skunk Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 247th Street over Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries247th Street
CrossesSkunk Ck
Location3.9E & 1N Colton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.8046, -96.8509
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2023)
Projected traffic12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$657,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 247th Street over Skunk Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 247th Street over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 247th Street over Skunk Ck carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 247th Street over Skunk Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 247th Street over Skunk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.