US Bridges

200th ST over Shue Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Beadle County, South Dakota · 8N 0.8E Cavour · Structure no. 000000003338100

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2012
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200th ST over Shue Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying 200th ST over Shue Ck in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries200th ST
CrossesShue Ck
Location8N 0.8E Cavour
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.48518, -98.01691
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2012
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200th ST over Shue Ck built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200th ST over Shue 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 2012.

How much traffic does 200th ST over Shue Ck carry?

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

How long is 200th ST over Shue Ck?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 200th ST over Shue Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.