179 Street over Laughing Water Ck
FairDeuel County, South Dakota · Main ST of Gary · Structure no. 000000020209130
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 362
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
179 Street over Laughing Water Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 179 Street over Laughing Water Ck in Deuel County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 362 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 179 Street over Laughing Water Ck built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is 179 Street over Laughing Water Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does 179 Street over Laughing Water Ck carry?
About 362 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 179 Street over Laughing Water Ck?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 179 Street over Laughing Water Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.