US Bridges

Ditch RD over Diversion Ditch

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 3.8S & 0.3W Baltic · Structure no. 000000050197098

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ditch RD over Diversion Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ditch RD over Diversion Ditch in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDitch RD
CrossesDiversion Ditch
Location3.8S & 0.3W Baltic
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.70744, -96.73416
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$283,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ditch RD over Diversion Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ditch RD 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 Ditch RD over Diversion Ditch carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ditch RD over Diversion Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Ditch RD over Diversion Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.