US Bridges

SD011 over Ellis & Eastern RR

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.5 S JCT Sd 264 · Structure no. 000000050277182

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD011 over Ellis & Eastern RR is a steel culvert carrying SD011 over Ellis & Eastern RR in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,178 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,714 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSD011
CrossesEllis & Eastern RR
Location0.5 S JCT Sd 264
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates43.58269, -96.57754
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,178 (2024)
Projected traffic11,714 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SD011 over Ellis & Eastern RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD011 over Ellis & Eastern RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SD011 over Ellis & Eastern RR carry?

About 7,178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SD011 over Ellis & Eastern RR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m).

Who owns SD011 over Ellis & Eastern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.