US Bridges

147 Street over Ck

Poor

Grant County, South Dakota · 6.9W & 2N Milbank · Structure no. 000000026221050

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

147 Street over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 147 Street over Ck in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries147 Street
CrossesCk
Location6.9W & 2N Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.25407, -96.77837
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 147 Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is 147 Street over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 147 Street over Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 147 Street over Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 147 Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.