US Bridges

Sertoma Avenue over Trib to Skunk Creek

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.3S of 12th Street · Structure no. 000000050158212

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sertoma Avenue over Trib to Skunk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sertoma Avenue over Trib to Skunk Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSertoma Avenue
CrossesTrib to Skunk Creek
Location0.3S of 12th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.54255, -96.81494
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sertoma Avenue over Trib to Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sertoma Avenue over Trib to Skunk Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Sertoma Avenue over Trib to Skunk Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sertoma Avenue over Trib to Skunk Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Sertoma Avenue over Trib to Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.