US Bridges

SD011 over West Pipestone Ck

Poor

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 2.9 N I 90 Interch · Structure no. 000000050280136

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,442
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD011 over West Pipestone Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD011 over West Pipestone Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 3,442 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,332 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSD011
CrossesWest Pipestone Ck
Location2.9 N I 90 Interch
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates43.65189, -96.57175
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,442 (2024)
Projected traffic5,332 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD011 over West Pipestone Ck built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD011 over West Pipestone Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SD011 over West Pipestone Ck carry?

About 3,442 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SD011 over West Pipestone Ck?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD011 over West Pipestone Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.