Aspen Blvd HWY 138 over Split Rock Creek
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.6E & 0.5S Brandon · Structure no. 000000050286180
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 217 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,782
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aspen Blvd HWY 138 over Split Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aspen Blvd HWY 138 over Split Rock Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,782 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,034 by 2038. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aspen Blvd HWY 138 over Split Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aspen Blvd HWY 138 over Split Rock 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 Aspen Blvd HWY 138 over Split Rock Creek carry?
About 7,782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Aspen Blvd HWY 138 over Split Rock Creek?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Aspen Blvd HWY 138 over Split Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.