US Bridges

W 15th Street over Marne Creek

Fair

Yankton County, South Dakota · W 15th Street - Yankton · Structure no. 000000068118198

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,820
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 15th Street over Marne Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 15th Street over Marne Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,820 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,905 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 15th Street
CrossesMarne Creek
LocationW 15th Street - Yankton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.88341, -97.40154
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,820 (2022)
Projected traffic4,905 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 15th Street over Marne Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 15th Street over Marne 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W 15th Street over Marne Creek carry?

About 3,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 15th Street over Marne Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W 15th Street over Marne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.