Ben Street over Pony Ck
PoorHutchinson County, South Dakota · Ben Street Parkston · Structure no. 000000034068070
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ben Street over Pony Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ben Street over Pony Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ben Street over Pony Ck built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ben Street over Pony 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ben Street over Pony Ck carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ben Street over Pony Ck?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ben Street over Pony Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.