US Bridges

119th Street over Crow Creek Ditch

FairPosted for load

Brown County, South Dakota · 1S & 5.5W of Claremont · Structure no. 000000007285190

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

119th Street over Crow Creek Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 119th Street over Crow Creek Ditch in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries119th Street
CrossesCrow Creek Ditch
Location1S & 5.5W of Claremont
RouteCounty Highway 6462
Coordinates45.66117, -98.13438
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 119th Street over Crow Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 119th Street over Crow Creek Ditch 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 119th Street over Crow Creek Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 119th Street over Crow Creek Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 119th Street over Crow Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.