Ellis Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek
GoodMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.2N of 12th Street - Sf · Structure no. 000000050150208
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellis Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ellis Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,527 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellis Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Ellis Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ellis Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns Ellis Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.