US Bridges

FAS 3214 over Dan Powell Ck

Poor

Stanley County, South Dakota · 8.5 W JCT US 83 · Structure no. 000000059339327

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3214 over Dan Powell Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3214 over Dan Powell Ck in Stanley County, South Dakota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS 3214
CrossesDan Powell Ck
Location8.5 W JCT US 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.30284, -100.48697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic277 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3214 over Dan Powell Ck built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3214 over Dan Powell Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3214 over Dan Powell Ck carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 3214 over Dan Powell Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3214 over Dan Powell Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.