US Bridges

260th 72nd ST N over Silver Ck

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 2S & 0.4W Renner · Structure no. 000000050201160

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260th 72nd ST N over Silver Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 260th 72nd ST N over Silver Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries260th 72nd ST N
CrossesSilver Ck
Location2S & 0.4W Renner
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.61643, -96.73438
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$653,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 260th 72nd ST N over Silver Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 260th 72nd ST N over Silver Ck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 260th 72nd ST N over Silver Ck carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 260th 72nd ST N over Silver Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 260th 72nd ST N over Silver Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.