US Bridges

250th ST HWY 114 over Slip-Up Creek

Poor

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 4.2E Baltic · Structure no. 000000050242060

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
965
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th ST HWY 114 over Slip-Up Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 250th ST HWY 114 over Slip-Up Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 965 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries250th ST HWY 114
CrossesSlip-Up Creek
Location4.2E Baltic
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.76135, -96.64703
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2023)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$587,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th ST HWY 114 over Slip-Up Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th ST HWY 114 over Slip-Up Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 250th ST HWY 114 over Slip-Up Creek carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 250th ST HWY 114 over Slip-Up Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 250th ST HWY 114 over Slip-Up Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.