US Bridges

141st Street over Creek

Poor

Roberts County, South Dakota · 1.9W & 0.2N of Corona · Structure no. 000000055211410

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

141st Street over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 141st Street over Creek in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries141st Street
CrossesCreek
Location1.9W & 0.2N of Corona
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.34065, -96.79837
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2022)
Projected traffic68 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 141st Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 141st Street over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 141st Street over Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 141st Street over Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 141st Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.