US Bridges

W 23rd Street over Marne Creek

PoorPosted for load

Yankton County, South Dakota · W 23rd Street - Yankton · Structure no. 000000068119190

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,980
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 23rd Street over Marne Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W 23rd Street over Marne Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,760 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW 23rd Street
CrossesMarne Creek
LocationW 23rd Street - Yankton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.89433, -97.39987
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,980 (2022)
Projected traffic4,760 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 23rd Street over Marne Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is W 23rd Street over Marne Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W 23rd Street over Marne Creek carry?

About 3,980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 23rd Street over Marne Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W 23rd Street over Marne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.