US Bridges

202nd ST over Cain Ck

PoorPosted for load

Hand County, South Dakota · 0.3W Wessington · Structure no. 000000030297300

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

202nd ST over Cain Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 202nd ST over Cain Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries202nd ST
CrossesCain Ck
Location0.3W Wessington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.45753, -98.70627
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$324,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 202nd ST over Cain Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is 202nd ST over Cain 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 202nd ST over Cain Ck carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 202nd ST over Cain Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 202nd ST over Cain Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.