US Bridges

204th Street over North Deer Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 2.3E & 1S Bruce · Structure no. 000000006143080

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

204th Street over North Deer Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 204th Street over North Deer Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1962, 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 6 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries204th Street
CrossesNorth Deer Ck
Location2.3E & 1S Bruce
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.42766, -96.84191
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2022)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 204th Street over North Deer Ck built?

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

What condition is 204th Street over North Deer 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 204th Street over North Deer Ck carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 204th Street over North Deer Ck?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 204th Street over North Deer Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.