163 Street over South Fork Yellow Bank R
PoorPosted for loadGrant County, South Dakota · 3.7W & 2S Albee · Structure no. 000000026293210
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
163 Street over South Fork Yellow Bank R is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 163 Street over South Fork Yellow Bank R in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, 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 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 163 Street over South Fork Yellow Bank R built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 163 Street over South Fork Yellow Bank R 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 163 Street over South Fork Yellow Bank R carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 163 Street over South Fork Yellow Bank R?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 163 Street over South Fork Yellow Bank R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.