196th Street over Br of North Deer Ck
PoorBrookings County, South Dakota · 16N & 1.1E Brookings · Structure no. 000000006181000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
196th Street over Br of North Deer Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 196th Street over Br of North Deer Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 196th Street over Br of North Deer Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 196th Street over Br of North Deer Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 196th Street over Br of North Deer Ck carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 196th Street over Br of North Deer Ck?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 196th Street over Br of North Deer Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.