US Bridges

Old HWY 212 over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Butte County, South Dakota · 8.5N 21.8 E Newell · Structure no. 000000010537255

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 212 over Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 212 over Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOld HWY 212
CrossesCk
Location8.5N 21.8 E Newell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.8437, -102.96474
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 212 over Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 212 over Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 212 over Ck carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 212 over Ck?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 212 over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.