156th Street over Snake Creek
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 2.0S 0.9W Northville · Structure no. 000000058061080
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
156th Street over Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 156th Street over Snake Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 156th Street over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is 156th Street over Snake Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 156th Street over Snake Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 156th Street over Snake Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 156th Street over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.