118th Street over Langford Ditch
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, South Dakota · 5N & 1W of Langford · Structure no. 000000046061180
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
118th Street over Langford Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 118th Street over Langford Ditch in Marshall 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 118th Street over Langford Ditch built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 118th Street over Langford Ditch 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 2023.
How much traffic does 118th Street over Langford Ditch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 118th Street over Langford Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 118th Street over Langford Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.