US Bridges

215th Street over Deer Creek

Good

Brookings County, South Dakota · 3.2E & 3S Brookings · Structure no. 000000006202190

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215th Street over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 215th Street over Deer Creek in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries215th Street
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3.2E & 3S Brookings
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.26814, -96.72431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$530,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 215th Street over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215th Street over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 215th Street over Deer Creek carry?

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

How long is 215th Street over Deer Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 215th Street over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.