144 Street over North Fork Whetstone Rv
PoorPosted for loadGrant County, South Dakota · 0.6E & 5N Milbank · Structure no. 000000026296020
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
144 Street over North Fork Whetstone Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 144 Street over North Fork Whetstone Rv in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 144 Street over North Fork Whetstone Rv built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 144 Street over North Fork Whetstone Rv 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 144 Street over North Fork Whetstone Rv carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 144 Street over North Fork Whetstone Rv?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 144 Street over North Fork Whetstone Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.