US Bridges

57th Street over Drainage Channel

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · West of Western Avenue · Structure no. 000000050189240

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

57th Street over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 57th Street over Drainage Channel in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries57th Street
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationWest of Western Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.50034, -96.75239
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 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 traffic18,300 (2022)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 57th Street over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 57th Street over Drainage Channel 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 2024.

How much traffic does 57th Street over Drainage Channel carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 57th Street over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 57th Street over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.