Veterans Parkway over Ellis & Eastern Railroad
GoodMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.9S of I90 Interchange · Structure no. 000000050240174
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Veterans Parkway over Ellis & Eastern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Parkway over Ellis & Eastern Railroad 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Veterans Parkway over Ellis & Eastern Railroad built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Veterans Parkway over Ellis & Eastern Railroad 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Veterans Parkway over Ellis & Eastern Railroad carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Veterans Parkway over Ellis & Eastern Railroad?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns Veterans Parkway over Ellis & Eastern Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.