255th Street over West Pipestone Creek
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 6.5N & 0.2E Brandon · Structure no. 000000050282110
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
255th Street over West Pipestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 255th Street over West Pipestone Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2037. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 255th Street over West Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is 255th Street 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 255th Street over West Pipestone Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 255th Street over West Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 255th Street over West Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.