US Bridges

142nd Street over Preachers Run Creek

Good

Edmunds County, South Dakota · 8S & 9.8E of Ipswich · Structure no. 000000023427180

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

142nd Street over Preachers Run Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 142nd Street over Preachers Run Creek in Edmunds County, South Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Carries142nd Street
CrossesPreachers Run Creek
Location8S & 9.8E of Ipswich
RouteCounty Highway 6176
Coordinates45.33149, -98.8322
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2022)
Projected traffic196 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 142nd Street over Preachers Run Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 142nd Street over Preachers Run Creek 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 142nd Street over Preachers Run Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 142nd Street over Preachers Run Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 142nd Street over Preachers Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.