US Bridges

W 21st Street over Marne Creek

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · W 21st Street - Yankton · Structure no. 000000068119192

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,324
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 21st Street over Marne Creek is a steel culvert carrying W 21st Street over Marne Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 52 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 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 6,324 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,324 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW 21st Street
CrossesMarne Creek
LocationW 21st Street - Yankton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.89065, -97.39752
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,324 (2022)
Projected traffic6,324 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$619,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 21st Street over Marne Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is W 21st Street over Marne 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does W 21st Street over Marne Creek carry?

About 6,324 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 21st Street over Marne Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W 21st Street over Marne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.