US Bridges

264th Madison ST over Willow Ck

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.5S & 0.3E Ellis · Structure no. 000000050153200

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

264th Madison ST over Willow Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 264th Madison ST over Willow Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2038. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries264th Madison ST
CrossesWillow Ck
Location0.5S & 0.3E Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.55828, -96.8251
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2023)
Projected traffic448 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$1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 264th Madison ST over Willow Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 264th Madison ST over Willow 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 264th Madison ST over Willow Ck carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 264th Madison ST over Willow Ck?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 264th Madison ST over Willow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.