US Bridges

214th Street over Cain Creek

FairPosted for load

Beadle County, South Dakota · 2.0E of Virgil · Structure no. 000000003155240

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

214th Street over Cain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 214th Street over Cain Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries214th Street
CrossesCain Creek
Location2.0E of Virgil
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.28367, -98.38966
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2022)
Projected traffic233 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 214th Street over Cain Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 214th 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 214th Street over Cain Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 214th Street over Cain Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 214th Street over Cain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.