US Bridges

219th Street over Medary Creek

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 1.3E & 7S Brookings · Structure no. 000000006183230

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

About this bridge

219th Street over Medary Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 219th Street over Medary Creek 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 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries219th Street
CrossesMedary Creek
Location1.3E & 7S Brookings
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.21008, -96.76268
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.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 219th Street over Medary Creek built?

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

What condition is 219th Street over Medary Creek 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 219th Street over Medary Creek carry?

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

How long is 219th Street over Medary Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 219th Street over Medary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.