US Bridges

150 Street over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Grant County, South Dakota · 1.9W & 1S Milbank · Structure no. 000000026271080

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150 Street over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 150 Street over Ck in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries150 Street
CrossesCk
Location1.9W & 1S Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.20829, -96.68097
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150 Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 150 Street over Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 150 Street over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 150 Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.