US Bridges

193rd Street over Foster Creek

Fair

Beadle County, South Dakota · 15N & 2.8E of Huron · Structure no. 000000003268030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

193rd Street over Foster Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 193rd Street over Foster Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 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 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries193rd Street
CrossesFoster Creek
Location15N & 2.8E of Huron
Coordinates44.58871, -98.16512
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 193rd Street over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 193rd Street over Foster 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 193rd Street over Foster Creek carry?

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

How long is 193rd Street over Foster Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 193rd Street over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.