US Bridges

257th Street over Slip-Up Creek

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 3.1E & 7S Baltic · Structure no. 000000050231130

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

257th Street over Slip-Up Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 257th Street over Slip-Up Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries257th Street
CrossesSlip-Up Creek
Location3.1E & 7S Baltic
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.65973, -96.66754
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 257th Street over Slip-Up Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 257th Street over Slip-Up Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 257th Street over Slip-Up Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 257th Street over Slip-Up Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 257th Street over Slip-Up Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.