Playhouse Road over Iron Ck
FairPennington County, South Dakota · 2.3 N. Spokane · Structure no. 000000052341445
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 487
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Playhouse Road over Iron Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Playhouse Road over Iron Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Playhouse Road over Iron Ck built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Playhouse Road over Iron 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Playhouse Road over Iron Ck carry?
About 487 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Playhouse Road over Iron Ck?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Playhouse Road over Iron Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.