US Bridges

Maple Street over Trib. to Skunk Creek

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · W of Marion RD - Sf · Structure no. 000000050168190

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Trib. to Skunk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maple Street over Trib. to Skunk Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesTrib. to Skunk Creek
LocationW of Marion RD - Sf
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.57288, -96.79442
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic525 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 Maple Street over Trib. to Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Street over Trib. to Skunk Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Maple Street over Trib. to Skunk Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maple Street over Trib. to Skunk Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Maple Street over Trib. to Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.