197th Street over North Deer Ck
FairBrookings County, South Dakota · 15N & 2.7E Brookings · Structure no. 000000006197010
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
197th Street over North Deer Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 197th Street over North Deer Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 197th Street over North Deer Ck built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is 197th Street over North Deer 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 2023.
How much traffic does 197th Street over North Deer Ck carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 197th Street over North Deer Ck?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 197th Street over North Deer Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.