US Bridges

202nd Street over Pearl Creek

Fair

Beadle County, South Dakota · 1.5N & 2.1E of Yale · Structure no. 000000003371120

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

202nd Street over Pearl Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 202nd Street over Pearl Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries202nd Street
CrossesPearl Creek
Location1.5N & 2.1E of Yale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.45567, -97.95054
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 Pearl Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 202nd 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 202nd Street over Pearl Creek carry?

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

How long is 202nd Street over Pearl Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 202nd Street over Pearl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.