US Bridges

261 Street over Ck

Fair

Brule County, South Dakota · 1.7E & 12S Pukwana · Structure no. 000000008162230

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

261 Street over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 261 Street over Ck in Brule County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries261 Street
CrossesCk
Location1.7E & 12S Pukwana
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.60024, -99.14631
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 261 Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 261 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 261 Street over Ck carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 261 Street over Ck?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 261 Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.