US Bridges

219th Street over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Beadle County, South Dakota · 11S & 2.5W of Iroquois · Structure no. 000000003395290

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

219th Street over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 219th Street over Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries219th Street
CrossesCreek
Location11S & 2.5W of Iroquois
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.20945, -97.90333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 219th Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 219th Street over 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 219th Street over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 219th Street over Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 219th Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.