166th Street over Fordham Creek
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 6N & 0.9NE Doland · Structure no. 000000058309180
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
166th Street over Fordham Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 166th Street over Fordham Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.
It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 166th Street over Fordham Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 166th Street over Fordham 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 166th Street over Fordham Creek carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 166th Street over Fordham Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 166th Street over Fordham Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.