253rd Street over Slip-Up Creek
FairPosted for loadMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 7.1W Garretson · Structure no. 000000050239090
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
253rd Street over Slip-Up Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 253rd Street over Slip-Up Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 253rd Street over Slip-Up Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is 253rd Street over Slip-Up Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 253rd Street over Slip-Up Creek carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 253rd Street over Slip-Up Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 253rd Street over Slip-Up Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.