US Bridges

Capitol Street over Marne Creek

Fair

Yankton County, South Dakota · Capitol Street - Yankton · Structure no. 000000068124203

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capitol Street over Marne Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Capitol Street over Marne Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesCapitol Street
CrossesMarne Creek
LocationCapitol Street - Yankton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.87514, -97.39045
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2022)
Projected traffic89 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capitol Street over Marne Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capitol 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 Capitol Street over Marne Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Capitol Street over Marne Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Capitol Street over Marne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.