US Bridges

478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 4E & 3.5S Baltic · Structure no. 000000050240095

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,555 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries478th Ave HWY 121
CrossesSlip-Up Ck
Location4E & 3.5S Baltic
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.71091, -96.65116
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2023)
Projected traffic1,555 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$738,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Ck built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Ck carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Ck?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.