US Bridges

213th Street over Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 1S & 2.4W Brookings · Structure no. 000000006146170

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

213th Street over Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 213th Street over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries213th Street
CrossesCk
Location1S & 2.4W Brookings
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.29718, -96.8361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic92 by 2032
Trucks2%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 213th Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 213th 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 213th Street over Ck carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 213th 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 23 ft wide.

Who owns 213th Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.