West 12th Street over Skunk Creek
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · West of LA Mesa DR - Sf · Structure no. 000000050161210
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 12th Street over Skunk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying West 12th Street over Skunk Creek 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 66 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 12th Street over Skunk Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 12th Street over 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 2023.
How much traffic does West 12th Street over Skunk Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West 12th Street over Skunk Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns West 12th Street over Skunk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.