US Bridges

SD011 over Split Rock Ck

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.4 S of Garretson · Structure no. 000000050310093

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,977
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD011 over Split Rock Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD011 over Split Rock Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 2,977 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSD011
CrossesSplit Rock Ck
Location0.4 S of Garretson
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates43.71355, -96.51146
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,977 (2024)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD011 over Split Rock Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD011 over Split Rock Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SD011 over Split Rock Ck carry?

About 2,977 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SD011 over Split Rock Ck?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SD011 over Split Rock Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.