4th Avenue over Drainage Channel
GoodMinnehaha County, South Dakota · N of Benson Road - Sf · Structure no. 000000050205180
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th Avenue over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying 4th Avenue over Drainage Channel in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2020. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4th Avenue over Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4th Avenue over Drainage Channel 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 4th Avenue over Drainage Channel carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 4th Avenue over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 4th Avenue over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.