US Bridges

250th ST HWY 114 over West Pipestone Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 4.1W Sherman · Structure no. 000000050289060

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
906
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th ST HWY 114 over West Pipestone Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250th ST HWY 114 over West Pipestone Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries250th ST HWY 114
CrossesWest Pipestone Ck
Location4.1W Sherman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.76121, -96.55231
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2023)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$559,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th ST HWY 114 over West Pipestone Ck built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th ST HWY 114 over West Pipestone Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does 250th ST HWY 114 over West Pipestone Ck carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 250th ST HWY 114 over West Pipestone Ck?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 250th ST HWY 114 over West Pipestone Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.