261st Street over Trib to Beaver Ck
PoorMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 1N & 0.6E Valley Springs · Structure no. 000000050324170
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
261st Street over Trib to Beaver Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 261st Street over Trib to Beaver Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 26 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 261st Street over Trib to Beaver Ck built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 261st Street over Trib to Beaver 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 261st Street over Trib to Beaver Ck carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 261st Street over Trib to Beaver Ck?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 261st Street over Trib to Beaver Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.