244th Street over West Pipestone Creek
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 6.7E & 1.7N Dell Rapids · Structure no. 000000050271000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 377
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
244th Street over West Pipestone Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 244th Street over West Pipestone Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 377 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 244th Street over West Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 244th Street over West Pipestone 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 244th Street over West Pipestone Creek carry?
About 377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 244th Street over West Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 244th Street over West Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.