US Bridges

207th ST over Redstone Ck

PoorPosted for load

Kingsbury County, South Dakota · 8.1W Desmet · Structure no. 000000039069110

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

207th ST over Redstone Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 207th ST over Redstone Ck in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries207th ST
CrossesRedstone Ck
Location8.1W Desmet
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.38313, -97.714
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$302,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 207th ST over Redstone Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 207th ST over Redstone 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 207th ST over Redstone Ck carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 207th ST over Redstone Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 207th ST over Redstone Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.