196th ST over Pearl Ck
FairHand County, South Dakota · 2N & 8.1E Miller · Structure no. 000000030241240
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
196th ST over Pearl Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 196th ST over Pearl Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 196th ST over Pearl Ck built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 196th ST over Pearl Ck 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 196th ST over Pearl Ck carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 196th ST over Pearl Ck?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 196th ST over Pearl Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.