194th St. over South Canal
PoorMeade County, South Dakota · 12N & 2.7E Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047057310
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
194th St. over South Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 194th St. over South Canal in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 194th St. over South Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 194th St. over South Canal 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 194th St. over South Canal carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 194th St. over South Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 194th St. over South Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.