US Bridges

216 Street over Br Elm Ck

Fair

Hyde County, South Dakota · 1.3 E Macs Corner · Structure no. 000000035123440

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

216 Street over Br Elm Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 216 Street over Br Elm Ck in Hyde County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries216 Street
CrossesBr Elm Ck
Location1.3 E Macs Corner
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.25211, -99.41756
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 216 Street over Br Elm Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 216 Street over Br Elm 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 216 Street over Br Elm Ck carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 216 Street over Br Elm Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 216 Street over Br Elm Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.