155th Street over Snake Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 1.0S 1.8W Northville · Structure no. 000000058052070
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
155th Street over Snake Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 155th Street over Snake Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 155th Street over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 155th Street over Snake 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 155th Street over Snake Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 155th Street over Snake Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 155th Street over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.