257th Street over West Pipestone Creek
PoorPosted for loadMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 3N & 0.2W Corson · Structure no. 000000050278130
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
257th Street over West Pipestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 257th Street 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 257th Street over West Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 257th Street over West Pipestone 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 257th Street over West Pipestone Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 257th Street over West Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 257th Street over West Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.