US Bridges

211th ST over Cain Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Beadle County, South Dakota · 3N Virgil · Structure no. 000000003132210

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2012
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

211th ST over Cain Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 211th ST over Cain Ck 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 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries211th ST
CrossesCain Ck
Location3N Virgil
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.32699, -98.43313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2012
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 211th ST over Cain Ck built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is 211th ST over Cain Ck 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 October 2012.

How much traffic does 211th ST over Cain Ck carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 211th ST over Cain Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 211th ST over Cain Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.