161 Street over S Fork Yellow Bank River
PoorPosted for loadGrant County, South Dakota · 4.4E Albee · Structure no. 000000026374190
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 69 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
161 Street over S Fork Yellow Bank River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 161 Street over S Fork Yellow Bank River in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 161 Street over S Fork Yellow Bank River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is 161 Street over S Fork Yellow Bank River 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 161 Street over S Fork Yellow Bank River carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 161 Street over S Fork Yellow Bank River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 161 Street over S Fork Yellow Bank River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.