142nd Street over Snake Creek
PoorEdmunds County, South Dakota · 11.1W of Warner · Structure no. 000000023479180
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
142nd Street over Snake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 142nd Street over Snake Creek in Edmunds 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 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 142nd Street over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is 142nd Street over Snake Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 142nd Street over Snake Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 142nd Street over Snake Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 142nd Street over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.