172 Street over Ck
PoorClosed to trafficCodington County, South Dakota · 3.6E 1.0N Henry · Structure no. 000000015046180
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2018
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
172 Street over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 172 Street over Ck in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 172 Street over Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is 172 Street 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 June 2018.
How much traffic does 172 Street over Ck carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 172 Street over Ck?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 172 Street over Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.