Third Street over Ck
PoorPosted for loadMinnehaha County, South Dakota · Third St-Dell Rapids · Structure no. 000000050202018
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Street over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Street over Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Third Street over Ck built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Third Street over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Third Street over Ck carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Third Street over Ck?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Third Street over Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.