188th Street over Lake Marsh Inlet
FairHamlin County, South Dakota · 3.8W of Hayti · Structure no. 000000029102100
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 261
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
188th Street over Lake Marsh Inlet is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 188th Street over Lake Marsh Inlet in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 188th Street over Lake Marsh Inlet built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is 188th Street over Lake Marsh Inlet in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 188th Street over Lake Marsh Inlet carry?
About 261 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 188th Street over Lake Marsh Inlet?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 188th Street over Lake Marsh Inlet?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.