247th Street over West Pipestone Creek
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 7.0E & 1.3S Dell Rapids · Structure no. 000000050274030
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
247th Street over West Pipestone Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 247th Street over West Pipestone Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2037. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 247th Street over West Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is 247th 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 247th Street over West Pipestone Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 247th Street over West Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 247th Street over West Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.