US Bridges

156 Street over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Grant County, South Dakota · 2.6E & 7S Milbank · Structure no. 000000026316140

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

156 Street over Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 156 Street over Ck in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries156 Street
CrossesCk
Location2.6E & 7S Milbank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.12167, -96.58817
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 156 Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 156 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 156 Street over Ck carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 156 Street over Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 156 Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.