31 ST NE over Willow Creek
PoorPosted for loadCodington County, South Dakota · 0.5 N US HWY 212 · Structure no. 000000015210175
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,904
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
31 ST NE over Willow Creek is a steel culvert carrying 31 ST NE over Willow Creek in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,904 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2022. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 31 ST NE over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is 31 ST NE over Willow Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does 31 ST NE over Willow Creek carry?
About 1,904 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 31 ST NE over Willow Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns 31 ST NE over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.