212th ST over Lake Whitewood
PoorPosted for loadKingsbury County, South Dakota · 3.7S 0.5E Lk Preston · Structure no. 000000039245162
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
212th ST over Lake Whitewood is a wood or timber slab carrying 212th ST over Lake Whitewood in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 212th ST over Lake Whitewood built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 212th ST over Lake Whitewood 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 212th ST over Lake Whitewood carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 212th ST over Lake Whitewood?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 212th ST over Lake Whitewood?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.