246TH ST, HWY 104
Carrying 246TH ST, HWY 104 over SKUNK CK
2N & 4.4E COLTON, Minnehaha, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 246TH ST, HWY 104
The 246TH ST, HWY 104 bridge in Minnehaha, South Dakota carries 246TH ST, HWY 104 over SKUNK CK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,135 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 246TH ST, HWY 104 compares
Live comparison across South Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1953
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 28.0 m (92 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,135 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000050144020
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
246TH ST, HWY 104 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare 246TH ST, HWY 104 against other structures in Minnehaha and across South Dakota. South Dakota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 246TH ST, HWY 104?
246TH ST, HWY 104 in Minnehaha, South Dakota has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 246TH ST, HWY 104 inspected?
246TH ST, HWY 104's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,135 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 246TH ST, HWY 104 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 246TH ST, HWY 104?
246TH ST, HWY 104 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 246TH ST, HWY 104?
246TH ST, HWY 104 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 246TH ST, HWY 104 and does age affect safety?
246TH ST, HWY 104 was built in 1953, making it 73 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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