196th Street over Pearl Creek
FairPosted for loadBeadle County, South Dakota · 7.5N & 5.4E of Yale · Structure no. 000000003404060
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
196th Street over Pearl Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 196th Street over Pearl Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 196th Street over Pearl Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is 196th 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 196th Street over Pearl Creek carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 196th Street over Pearl Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 196th Street over Pearl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.