US Bridges

220 St. over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Sanborn County, South Dakota · 0.4E 13N Artesian · Structure no. 000000056209000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220 St. over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 220 St. over Ck in Sanborn County, South Dakota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries220 St.
CrossesCk
Location0.4E 13N Artesian
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.19489, -97.9129
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 220 St. over Ck built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220 St. over Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does 220 St. over Ck carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 220 St. over Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 220 St. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.