US Bridges

188 Street over Ck

Poor

Deuel County, South Dakota · 1.9W Brandt · Structure no. 000000020111220

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

188 Street over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 188 Street over Ck in Deuel County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 381 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries188 Street
CrossesCk
Location1.9W Brandt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.65962, -96.65917
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2022)
Projected traffic381 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 188 Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is 188 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 2023.

How much traffic does 188 Street over Ck carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 188 Street over Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 188 Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.