263rd Street over Beaver Creek
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.8W & 1S Valley Springs · Structure no. 000000050312190
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
263rd Street over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 263rd Street over Beaver Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 263rd Street over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is 263rd Street over Beaver 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 263rd Street over Beaver Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 263rd Street over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 263rd Street over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.