US Bridges

198th ST over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Hand County, South Dakota · Ree Heights · Structure no. 000000030054260

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

198th ST over Ck is a concrete slab carrying 198th ST over Ck in Hand 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries198th ST
CrossesCk
LocationRee Heights
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.51562, -99.19862
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$284,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 198th ST over Ck built?

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

What condition is 198th ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 198th ST over Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 198th ST over Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 198th ST over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.