US Bridges

214th Street over Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 2S & 2.9W Brookings · Structure no. 000000006141180

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

214th Street over Ck is a concrete slab carrying 214th Street over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries214th Street
CrossesCk
Location2S & 2.9W Brookings
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.2827, -96.84862
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 214th Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 214th 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 214th Street over Ck carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 214th Street over Ck?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 214th Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.