217th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek
PoorPosted for loadBeadle County, South Dakota · 2.9E & 9S of Cavour · Structure no. 000000003359270
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
217th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 217th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 95 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 217th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is 217th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 217th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 217th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 217th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.