US Bridges

220th Street over Ck

Poor

Brookings County, South Dakota · 3S & 0.9W Elkton · Structure no. 000000006311240

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th Street over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 220th Street over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries220th Street
CrossesCk
Location3S & 0.9W Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.19614, -96.50156
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 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 220th Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220th 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 220th Street over Ck carry?

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

How long is 220th Street over Ck?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 220th Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.