US Bridges

Jasper ST HWY 104 over West Pipestone Creek

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 7.3E & 0.2N Dell Rapids · Structure no. 000000050277015

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper ST HWY 104 over West Pipestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jasper ST HWY 104 over West Pipestone Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJasper ST HWY 104
CrossesWest Pipestone Creek
Location7.3E & 0.2N Dell Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.82636, -96.57829
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2023)
Projected traffic636 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$713,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper ST HWY 104 over West Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper ST HWY 104 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 Jasper ST HWY 104 over West Pipestone Creek carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jasper ST HWY 104 over West Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper ST HWY 104 over West Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.