217th Street over Sand Creek
FairBeadle County, South Dakota · 12S & 5.2W of Wolsey · Structure no. 000000003058270
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
217th Street over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 217th Street over Sand Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 217th Street over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is 217th 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 217th Street over Sand Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 217th Street over Sand Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 217th Street over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.