US Bridges

119th Street over Creek

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · 4W of Sisseton · Structure no. 000000055043190

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

119th Street over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 119th Street over Creek in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries119th Street
CrossesCreek
Location4W of Sisseton
Coordinates45.65969, -97.1359
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 119th Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is 119th Street over 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 2024.

How much traffic does 119th Street over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 119th Street over Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 119th Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.