S. Marion Road over Skunk Creek
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · North of Silver Valley DR · Structure no. 000000050170218
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Marion Road over Skunk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S. Marion Road over Skunk Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2032. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. Marion Road over Skunk Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is S. Marion Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does S. Marion Road over Skunk Creek carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S. Marion Road over Skunk Creek?
The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns S. Marion Road over Skunk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.