US Bridges

167 Street over Willow Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Codington County, South Dakota · 2.2W 5N Kranzburg · Structure no. 000000015261130

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2016
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

167 Street over Willow Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying 167 Street over Willow Ck in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 3 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries167 Street
CrossesWillow Ck
Location2.2W 5N Kranzburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.96156, -96.96328
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2016
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic73 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 167 Street over Willow Ck built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 167 Street over Willow 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 May 2016.

How much traffic does 167 Street over Willow Ck carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 167 Street over Willow Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 167 Street over Willow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.