195 Street over Medicine Knoll Ck
PoorClosed to trafficSully County, South Dakota · 10S & 8.2E Onida · Structure no. 000000060392230
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2005
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
195 Street over Medicine Knoll Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying 195 Street over Medicine Knoll Ck in Sully County, South Dakota. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 195 Street over Medicine Knoll Ck built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is 195 Street over Medicine Knoll 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 August 2005.
How much traffic does 195 Street over Medicine Knoll Ck carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 195 Street over Medicine Knoll Ck?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 195 Street over Medicine Knoll Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.