US Bridges

State Park RD over Split Rock Ck

PoorPosted for load

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.5S & 0.5 W Garretson · Structure no. 000000050307110

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

State Park RD over Split Rock Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying State Park RD over Split Rock Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesState Park RD
CrossesSplit Rock Ck
Location1.5S & 0.5 W Garretson
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.68897, -96.51835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Park RD over Split Rock Ck built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park RD over Split Rock Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does State Park RD over Split Rock Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Park RD over Split Rock Ck?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns State Park RD over Split Rock Ck?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.