266 ST Ideal Road over Owl Ck
PoorPosted for loadTripp County, South Dakota · 4.8W Ideal · Structure no. 000000062112160
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
266 ST Ideal Road over Owl Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 266 ST Ideal Road over Owl Ck in Tripp 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 266 ST Ideal Road over Owl Ck built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 266 ST Ideal Road over Owl 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 266 ST Ideal Road over Owl Ck carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 266 ST Ideal Road over Owl Ck?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 266 ST Ideal Road over Owl Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.