487th Ave HWY 103 over Pipestone Creek
GoodMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 3.4N Sherman · Structure no. 000000050330026
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 217
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
487th Ave HWY 103 over Pipestone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 487th Ave HWY 103 over Pipestone Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 217 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 487th Ave HWY 103 over Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is 487th Ave HWY 103 over Pipestone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 487th Ave HWY 103 over Pipestone Creek carry?
About 217 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 487th Ave HWY 103 over Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 487th Ave HWY 103 over Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.