135th Street over Foot Creek
PoorBrown County, South Dakota · 1W & 2S of Aberdeen · Structure no. 000000007102350
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
135th Street over Foot Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 135th Street over Foot Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 135th Street over Foot Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is 135th Street over Foot Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 135th Street over Foot Creek carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 135th Street over Foot Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns 135th Street over Foot Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.