259th Street over Willow Ck
GoodMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 2S & 0.9W Crooks · Structure no. 000000050151150
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
259th Street over Willow Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 259th Street over Willow Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 259th Street over Willow Ck built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 259th Street over Willow Ck 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 259th Street over Willow Ck carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 259th Street over Willow Ck?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 259th Street over Willow Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.