US Bridges

162nd ST over Snake Creek

Good

Spink County, South Dakota · 2.2N 0.1E Athol · Structure no. 000000058061140

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

162nd ST over Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 162nd ST over Snake Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries162nd ST
CrossesSnake Creek
Location2.2N 0.1E Athol
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.04306, -98.59233
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic31 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 162nd ST over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 162nd ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 162nd ST over Snake Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 162nd ST over Snake Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 162nd ST over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.