US Bridges

202nd Street over Shue Creek

Fair

Beadle County, South Dakota · 1.5N & 2.3W of Yale · Structure no. 000000003327120

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

202nd Street over Shue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 202nd Street over Shue Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries202nd Street
CrossesShue Creek
Location1.5N & 2.3W of Yale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.45739, -98.03957
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 202nd Street over Shue Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 202nd Street over Shue 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 August 2023.

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

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 202nd Street over Shue Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 202nd Street over Shue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.