US Bridges

215th Street over Ck

Good

Brookings County, South Dakota · 3.0S & 2.5W of Brookings · Structure no. 000000006145190

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
66 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215th Street over Ck is a steel culvert carrying 215th Street over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries215th Street
CrossesCk
Location3.0S & 2.5W of Brookings
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.2684, -96.83892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic92 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 215th Street over Ck built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215th Street over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 215th Street over Ck carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 215th Street over Ck?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 215th Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.