US Bridges

US212 over Cain Ck

Good

Deuel County, South Dakota · 1.1 W JCT Sd 15 N · Structure no. 000000020109030

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US212 over Cain Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US212 over Cain Ck in Deuel County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,183 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,965 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesUS212
CrossesCain Ck
Location1.1 W JCT Sd 15 N
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.93385, -96.66129
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,183 (2024)
Projected traffic2,965 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US212 over Cain Ck built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US212 over Cain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US212 over Cain Ck carry?

About 2,183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US212 over Cain Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US212 over Cain Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.