US Bridges

191st Street over Foster Creek

Good

Beadle County, South Dakota · 4.1W & 1S of Bloomfield · Structure no. 000000003259010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

191st Street over Foster Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 191st Street over Foster Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries191st Street
CrossesFoster Creek
Location4.1W & 1S of Bloomfield
Coordinates44.61783, -98.18271
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 191st Street over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 191st Street over Foster 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 191st Street over Foster Creek carry?

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

How long is 191st Street over Foster Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 191st Street over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.