205th Street over Cain Creek
FairBeadle County, South Dakota · 0.8E of Wolsey · Structure no. 000000003118150
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
205th Street over Cain Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 205th Street over Cain Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 205th Street over Cain Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 205th Street over Cain 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 205th Street over Cain Creek carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 205th Street over Cain Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 205th Street over Cain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.