US Bridges

250th ST HWY 114 over Diversion Ditch

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.4W Baltic · Structure no. 000000050186060

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,442
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th ST HWY 114 over Diversion Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 250th ST HWY 114 over Diversion Ditch in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,442 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries250th ST HWY 114
CrossesDiversion Ditch
Location1.4W Baltic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMinnehaha County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.76114, -96.76149
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,442 (2023)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$605,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th ST HWY 114 over Diversion Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th ST HWY 114 over Diversion Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 250th ST HWY 114 over Diversion Ditch carry?

About 2,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 250th ST HWY 114 over Diversion Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 250th ST HWY 114 over Diversion Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.