252nd Street over Diversion Ditch
GoodMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 2S & 1.5W of Baltic · Structure no. 000000050185080
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
252nd Street over Diversion Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 252nd Street over Diversion Ditch in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 252nd Street over Diversion Ditch built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is 252nd Street over Diversion Ditch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 252nd Street over Diversion Ditch carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 252nd Street over Diversion Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 252nd Street over Diversion Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.