US212 over South Fork Snake Ck
PoorFaulk County, South Dakota · 1 W of Faulkton · Structure no. 000000025210144
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 688
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US212 over South Fork Snake Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US212 over South Fork Snake Ck in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 688 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US212 over South Fork Snake Ck built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is US212 over South Fork Snake 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US212 over South Fork Snake Ck carry?
About 688 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US212 over South Fork Snake Ck?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US212 over South Fork Snake Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.