US Bridges

222nd Street over Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Jerauld County, South Dakota · 1S & 10W Alpena · Structure no. 000000037186020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2014
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

222nd Street over Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 222nd Street over Ck in Jerauld County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries222nd Street
CrossesCk
Location1S & 10W Alpena
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.16906, -98.55848
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 222nd Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 222nd Street over 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 2014.

How much traffic does 222nd Street over Ck carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 222nd Street over Ck?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 222nd Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.