Discovery Avenue over Drainage Channel
GoodMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.1S of 12th Street · Structure no. 000000050154211
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Discovery Avenue over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Discovery Avenue over Drainage Channel in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Discovery Avenue over Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Discovery Avenue over Drainage Channel 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 2024.
How much traffic does Discovery Avenue over Drainage Channel carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Discovery Avenue over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).
Who owns Discovery Avenue over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.