194th Street over Dolph Creek
PoorPosted for loadHamlin County, South Dakota · 6W & 1S of Lake Norden · Structure no. 000000029079160
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
194th Street over Dolph Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 194th Street over Dolph Creek in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 194th Street over Dolph Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 194th Street over Dolph Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 194th Street over Dolph Creek carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 194th Street over Dolph Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 194th Street over Dolph Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.