US Bridges

US212 over Timber Ck

Good

Spink County, South Dakota · 0.1 W JCT Sd 37 S · Structure no. 000000058242240

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US212 over Timber Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US212 over Timber Ck in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS212
CrossesTimber Ck
Location0.1 W JCT Sd 37 S
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.89412, -98.21791
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2024)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US212 over Timber Ck built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US212 over Timber Ck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US212 over Timber Ck carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US212 over Timber Ck?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US212 over Timber Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.