US Bridges

263 Street over Ck

Fair

Brule County, South Dakota · 12S & 6.6W Kimball · Structure no. 000000008184250

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

263 Street over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 263 Street over Ck in Brule County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries263 Street
CrossesCk
Location12S & 6.6W Kimball
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.57163, -99.10433
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 263 Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is 263 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 263 Street over Ck carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 263 Street over Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 263 Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.