214th Street over Silver Creek
PoorPosted for loadBeadle County, South Dakota · 12.2W of Virgil · Structure no. 000000003008240
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
214th Street over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 214th Street over Silver Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 214th Street over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 214th Street over Silver 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 214th Street over Silver Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 214th Street over Silver Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 214th Street over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.