US Bridges

152nd Street over N Fork of Snake Creek

Fair

Faulk County, South Dakota · 2.7E JCT Sd 20 · Structure no. 000000025297040

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

152nd Street over N Fork of Snake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 152nd Street over N Fork of Snake Creek in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Carries152nd Street
CrossesN Fork of Snake Creek
Location2.7E JCT Sd 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.18699, -98.96552
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2022)
Projected traffic144 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 152nd Street over N Fork of Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is 152nd Street over N Fork of Snake Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 152nd Street over N Fork of Snake Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 152nd Street over N Fork of Snake Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 152nd Street over N Fork of Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.