215 Street over West Fork Elm Ck
PoorHyde County, South Dakota · 1N 1.2W Stephan · Structure no. 000000035098430
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
215 Street over West Fork Elm Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 215 Street over West Fork Elm Ck in Hyde County, South Dakota. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 215 Street over West Fork Elm Ck built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is 215 Street over West Fork Elm 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 215 Street over West Fork Elm Ck carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 215 Street over West Fork Elm Ck?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 215 Street over West Fork Elm Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.