US Bridges

170 Street over Willow Ck

Good

Codington County, South Dakota · 4.9E 2N Watertown · Structure no. 000000015239160

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

170 Street over Willow Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 170 Street over Willow Ck in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries170 Street
CrossesWillow Ck
Location4.9E 2N Watertown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.91882, -97.00487
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 170 Street over Willow Ck built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 170 Street over Willow Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 170 Street over Willow Ck carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 170 Street over Willow Ck?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 170 Street over Willow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.