US Bridges

207th Street over Ck

Poor

Brookings County, South Dakota · 4N & 1.8W Bushnell · Structure no. 000000006222110

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

207th Street over Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 207th Street over 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries207th Street
CrossesCk
Location4N & 1.8W Bushnell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.38351, -96.68166
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 207th Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 207th Street over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 207th Street over Ck carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 207th Street over Ck?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 207th Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.