US Bridges

202nd Street over Broadland Creek

Poor

Beadle County, South Dakota · 2.5S & 1.9E of Broadland · Structure no. 000000003194120

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

202nd Street over Broadland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 202nd Street over Broadland Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 95 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 4 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries202nd Street
CrossesBroadland Creek
Location2.5S & 1.9E of Broadland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.45763, -98.30829
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 202nd Street over Broadland Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is 202nd Street over Broadland Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 202nd Street over Broadland Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 202nd Street over Broadland Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 202nd Street over Broadland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.