196th Ave over Trib to Cottonwood Creek
FairPosted for loadPennington County, South Dakota · 0.5W & 1.8S of Quinn · Structure no. 000000052960383
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
196th Ave over Trib to Cottonwood Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 196th Ave over Trib to Cottonwood Creek in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 196th Ave over Trib to Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is 196th Ave over Trib to Cottonwood Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 196th Ave over Trib to Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 196th Ave over Trib to Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 196th Ave over Trib to Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.