218th Street over Creek
PoorPosted for loadBeadle County, South Dakota · 4.5S & 8.3W of Virgil · Structure no. 000000003047280
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
218th Street over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 218th Street over Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 90 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 3 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 218th Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is 218th Street over 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 218th Street over Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 218th Street over Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 218th Street over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.