US Bridges

211th Street over Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 1.4E Bushnell · Structure no. 000000006254150

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

211th Street over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 211th Street over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries211th Street
CrossesCk
Location1.4E Bushnell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.32557, -96.61926
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$939,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 211th Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 211th Street over 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 211th Street over Ck carry?

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

How long is 211th Street over Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 211th Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.