US Bridges

Southeastern Ave over Drainage Channel

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · North of 26th Street · Structure no. 000000050218218

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southeastern Ave over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Southeastern Ave over Drainage Channel 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSoutheastern Ave
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationNorth of 26th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.53143, -96.69521
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Southeastern Ave over Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is Southeastern Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Southeastern Ave over Drainage Channel carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Southeastern Ave over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Southeastern Ave over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.