246th ST HWY 104 over Skunk Ck
PoorMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 2N & 4.4E Colton · Structure no. 000000050144020
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,135
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
246th ST HWY 104 over Skunk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 246th ST HWY 104 over Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,318 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 246th ST HWY 104 over Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is 246th ST HWY 104 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 246th ST HWY 104 over Skunk Ck carry?
About 1,135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 246th ST HWY 104 over Skunk Ck?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 246th ST HWY 104 over Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.