126th Street over Richmond Lake
FairBrown County, South Dakota · 4.5N & 0.8E of Richmond · Structure no. 000000007055260
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
126th Street over Richmond Lake is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 126th Street over Richmond Lake in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 126th Street over Richmond Lake built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is 126th Street over Richmond Lake 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 126th Street over Richmond Lake carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 126th Street over Richmond Lake?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 126th Street over Richmond Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.