US Bridges

482nd Ave HWY 113 over West Pipestone Creek

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 5W & 1.4N Sherman · Structure no. 000000050280046

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

482nd Ave HWY 113 over West Pipestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 482nd Ave HWY 113 over West Pipestone Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries482nd Ave HWY 113
CrossesWest Pipestone Creek
Location5W & 1.4N Sherman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.78108, -96.57207
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2023)
Projected traffic496 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$921,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 482nd Ave HWY 113 over West Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 482nd Ave HWY 113 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 482nd Ave HWY 113 over West Pipestone Creek carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 482nd Ave HWY 113 over West Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 482nd Ave HWY 113 over West Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.