197th Street over Ck
FairBrookings County, South Dakota · 15N & 3.6W Brookings · Structure no. 000000006134010
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
197th Street over Ck is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 197th Street over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 197th Street over Ck built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 197th Street over Ck 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 197th Street over Ck carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 197th Street over Ck?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 197th Street over Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.