Summit Avenue over Ellis & Eastern Railroad
GoodMinnehaha County, South Dakota · S of 14th Street - Sf · Structure no. 000000050198212
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,472
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Summit Avenue over Ellis & Eastern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summit Avenue over Ellis & Eastern Railroad in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,472 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,472 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 56 ft wide.
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Summit Avenue over Ellis & Eastern Railroad built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Summit Avenue 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 2023.
How much traffic does Summit Avenue over Ellis & Eastern Railroad carry?
About 2,472 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Summit Avenue over Ellis & Eastern Railroad?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Summit Avenue over Ellis & Eastern Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.