117th Street over Jim Creek
PoorPosted for loadRoberts County, South Dakota · 9E & 2N of Sisseton · Structure no. 000000055181170
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
117th Street over Jim Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 117th Street over Jim Creek in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 117th Street over Jim Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is 117th Street over Jim 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 117th Street over Jim Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 117th Street over Jim Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 117th Street over Jim Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.