US Bridges

206th Street over Ck

FairPosted for load

Brookings County, South Dakota · 11.1N & 0.1W Elkton · Structure no. 000000006319099

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

206th Street over Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying 206th Street over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries206th Street
CrossesCk
Location11.1N & 0.1W Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.40004, -96.49238
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 206th Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 206th 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 206th Street over Ck carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 206th Street over Ck?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 206th Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.