Lamesa DR HWY 137 over Trib to Skunk Ck
PoorMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.4S & 1E Ellis · Structure no. 000000050160199
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,492
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lamesa DR HWY 137 over Trib to Skunk Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lamesa DR HWY 137 over Trib to Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,643 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lamesa DR HWY 137 over Trib to Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lamesa DR HWY 137 over Trib to Skunk Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Lamesa DR HWY 137 over Trib to Skunk Ck carry?
About 1,492 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lamesa DR HWY 137 over Trib to Skunk Ck?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lamesa DR HWY 137 over Trib to Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.