5th Street over Split Rock Creek
FairPosted for loadMinnehaha County, South Dakota · West of N. Main Avenue · Structure no. 000000050313088
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 244 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Split Rock Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying 5th Street over Split Rock Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Split Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Street over Split Rock 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 5th Street over Split Rock Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Split Rock Creek?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Split Rock Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.