203rd Street over Pearl Creek
PoorPosted for loadBeadle County, South Dakota · 5N & 4.9W of Iroquois · Structure no. 000000003371130
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
203rd Street over Pearl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 203rd Street over Pearl Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 203rd Street over Pearl Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is 203rd Street over 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 203rd Street over Pearl Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 203rd Street over Pearl Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 203rd Street over Pearl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.