212th Street over Pearl Creek
FairBeadle County, South Dakota · 4S & 0.8E of Cavour · Structure no. 000000003338220
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
212th Street over Pearl Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 212th Street over Pearl Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 212th Street over Pearl Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 212th Street over Pearl 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 212th Street over Pearl Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 212th Street over Pearl Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 212th Street over Pearl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.