246th Street over Pipestone Creek
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 7N & 0.5E Garretson · Structure no. 000000050315020
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 74
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
246th Street over Pipestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 246th Street over Pipestone Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2037. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 246th Street over Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is 246th Street over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 246th Street over Pipestone Creek carry?
About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 246th Street over Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 246th Street over Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.