First Street over Pony Ck
FairHutchinson County, South Dakota · First ST Parkston · Structure no. 000000034065070
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Pony Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying First Street over Pony Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Pony Ck built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street over Pony 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does First Street over Pony Ck carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Pony Ck?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Pony Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.