217th Street over Sand Creek
GoodBeadle County, South Dakota · 4W & 3.5S of Virgil · Structure no. 000000003095270
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 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 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 217th Street over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is 217th Street over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 217th Street over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.