165th Street over Snake Creek
FairPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 1.5 W Ashton · Structure no. 000000058087170
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 148
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
165th Street over Snake Creek is a concrete slab carrying 165th Street over Snake Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 28 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 165th Street over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is 165th 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 165th Street over Snake Creek carry?
About 148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 165th Street over Snake Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 165th Street over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.