244th Street over Skunk Ck
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 4N & 4.6E Colton · Structure no. 000000050146000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
244th Street over Skunk Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 244th Street over Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 244th Street over Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 244th 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 244th Street over Skunk Ck carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 244th Street over Skunk Ck?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 244th Street over Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.