US Bridges

N. Marion Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.15N of Maple Street-Sf · Structure no. 000000050170188

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Marion Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Marion Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN. Marion Road
CrossesTrib. to Skunk Creek
Location0.15N of Maple Street-Sf
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.56947, -96.79103
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N. Marion Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Marion Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does N. Marion Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Marion Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N. Marion Road over Trib. to Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.