161st Street over S Fork Snake Creek
PoorPosted for loadFaulk County, South Dakota · 11N & 1.9W Zell · Structure no. 000000025391130
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
161st Street over S Fork Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 161st Street over S Fork Snake Creek in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 161st Street over S Fork Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is 161st Street over S Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 161st Street over S Fork Snake Creek carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 161st Street over S Fork Snake Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 161st Street over S Fork Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.