211 Avenue over Whitewater Ck
PoorClosed to trafficJackson County, South Dakota · 2E & 4S Cottonwood · Structure no. 000000036140061
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
211 Avenue over Whitewater Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 211 Avenue over Whitewater Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 211 Avenue over Whitewater Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 211 Avenue over Whitewater 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 2020.
How much traffic does 211 Avenue over Whitewater Ck carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 211 Avenue over Whitewater Ck?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 211 Avenue over Whitewater Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.