US Bridges

212 5th ST NW over Madison Ck

Fair

Lake County, South Dakota · 212 - 5th ST NW - Madison · Structure no. 000000040127128

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

212 5th ST NW over Madison Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 212 5th ST NW over Madison Ck in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 53 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Carries212 5th ST NW
CrossesMadison Ck
Location212 - 5th ST NW - Madison
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.01033, -97.11564
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic257 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$50,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 212 5th ST NW over Madison Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is 212 5th ST NW over Madison 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 212 5th ST NW over Madison Ck carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 212 5th ST NW over Madison Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 212 5th ST NW over Madison Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.