US Bridges

261st Street over Trib to Beaver Ck

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1N & 0.3W Valley Springs · Structure no. 000000050327170

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

261st Street over Trib to Beaver Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 261st Street over Trib to Beaver Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries261st Street
CrossesTrib to Beaver Ck
Location1N & 0.3W Valley Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.60207, -96.47707
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$631,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 261st Street over Trib to Beaver Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 261st Street over Trib to Beaver 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 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 261st Street over Trib to Beaver Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.