214th Street over Sand Creek
FairBeadle County, South Dakota · 8.5W of Virgil · Structure no. 000000003045240
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
214th Street over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 214th Street over Sand Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 100 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 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 214th Street over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is 214th Street over Sand 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 214th Street over Sand Creek carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 214th Street over Sand Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 214th Street over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.