216 ST over South Fork Pearl Ck
PoorClosed to trafficBeadle County, South Dakota · 8.0S 1.5W Cavour · Structure no. 000000003315260
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2011
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
216 ST over South Fork Pearl Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 216 ST over South Fork Pearl Ck in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 216 ST over South Fork Pearl Ck built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is 216 ST over South Fork Pearl 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 2011.
How much traffic does 216 ST over South Fork Pearl Ck carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 216 ST over South Fork Pearl Ck?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 216 ST over South Fork Pearl Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.