US Bridges

254th ST HWY 122 over Silver Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 4S & 0.6E Baltic · Structure no. 000000050206100

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
922
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

254th ST HWY 122 over Silver Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 254th ST HWY 122 over Silver Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 922 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2038. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries254th ST HWY 122
CrossesSilver Ck
Location4S & 0.6E Baltic
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.70322, -96.71995
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic922 (2023)
Projected traffic1,151 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 254th ST HWY 122 over Silver Ck built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 254th ST HWY 122 over Silver Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 254th ST HWY 122 over Silver Ck carry?

About 922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 254th ST HWY 122 over Silver Ck?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 254th ST HWY 122 over Silver Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.