US Bridges

192nd Street over Hidewood Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hamlin County, South Dakota · 1.3W & 2N of Estelline · Structure no. 000000029277140

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

192nd Street over Hidewood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 192nd Street over Hidewood Creek in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries192nd Street
CrossesHidewood Creek
Location1.3W & 2N of Estelline
Coordinates44.60157, -96.93055
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic115 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 192nd Street over Hidewood Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 192nd Street over Hidewood 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 192nd Street over Hidewood Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 192nd Street over Hidewood Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 192nd Street over Hidewood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.