221st Street over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadMoody County, South Dakota · 2.2W & 2N of Ward · Structure no. 000000051188010
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
221st Street over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 221st Street over Spring Creek in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 110 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 221st Street over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is 221st Street over Spring Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 221st Street over Spring Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 221st Street over Spring Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 221st Street over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.