60th Street North over Silver Creek
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · West of Minnesota Avenue · Structure no. 000000050199170
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
60th Street North over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 60th Street North over Silver Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 60th Street North over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is 60th Street North over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 60th Street North over Silver Creek carry?
About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 60th Street North over Silver Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 60th Street North over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.