US Bridges

141st Street over Snake Creek

Fair

Brown County, South Dakota · 10.9W & 1N of Warner · Structure no. 000000007001410

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

141st Street over Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 141st Street over Snake Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries141st Street
CrossesSnake Creek
Location10.9W & 1N of Warner
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.34508, -98.71831
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 141st Street over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 141st Street over Snake Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 141st Street over Snake Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 141st Street over Snake Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 141st Street over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.