US Bridges

220th Street over Medary Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 8S & 1.2E Brookings · Structure no. 000000006182240

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th Street over Medary Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 220th Street over Medary Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries220th Street
CrossesMedary Ck
Location8S & 1.2E Brookings
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.19557, -96.76376
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 220th Street over Medary Ck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220th Street over Medary 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 220th Street over Medary Ck carry?

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

How long is 220th Street over Medary Ck?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 220th Street over Medary Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.