US Bridges

153rd Street over Snake Creek

Good

Spink County, South Dakota · 1.0N 4.1W Northville · Structure no. 000000058029050

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

153rd Street over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 153rd Street over Snake Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries153rd Street
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.0N 4.1W Northville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.17288, -98.65765
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic55 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 153rd Street over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 153rd Street over Snake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does 153rd Street over Snake Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 153rd Street over Snake Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 153rd Street over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.