US Bridges

261st ST Redwood over Split Rock Creek

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.4E & 0.5N Brandon · Structure no. 000000050284170

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

261st ST Redwood over Split Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 261st ST Redwood over Split Rock Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,123 by 2037. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries261st ST Redwood
CrossesSplit Rock Creek
Location0.4E & 0.5N Brandon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.60182, -96.56195
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2022)
Projected traffic1,123 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 261st ST Redwood over Split Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 261st ST Redwood over Split Rock Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 261st ST Redwood over Split Rock Creek carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 261st ST Redwood over Split Rock Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 261st ST Redwood over Split Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.