252nd Street over West Pipestone Creek
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.1W & 1N Garretson · Structure no. 000000050299080
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
252nd Street over West Pipestone Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 252nd Street over West Pipestone Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 252nd Street over West Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is 252nd 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 252nd Street over West Pipestone Creek carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 252nd Street over West Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 252nd Street over West Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.