Meadowland ST over Diversion Ditch
PoorPosted for loadMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 4.4S & 0.1W Baltic · Structure no. 000000050199104
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadowland ST over Diversion Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowland ST over Diversion Ditch in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meadowland ST over Diversion Ditch built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meadowland ST over Diversion Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Meadowland ST over Diversion Ditch carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Meadowland ST over Diversion Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Meadowland ST over Diversion Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.