US Bridges

West 12th Street over Ellis & Eastern Railroad

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · West of Grange Avenue -Sf · Structure no. 000000050195210

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 12th Street over Ellis & Eastern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 12th Street over Ellis & Eastern Railroad in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,020 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest 12th Street
CrossesEllis & Eastern Railroad
LocationWest of Grange Avenue -Sf
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.54396, -96.7426
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,600 (2022)
Projected traffic29,020 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 12th Street over Ellis & Eastern Railroad built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 12th Street over Ellis & Eastern Railroad 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 West 12th Street over Ellis & Eastern Railroad carry?

About 22,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West 12th Street over Ellis & Eastern Railroad?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns West 12th Street over Ellis & Eastern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.