173 ST (meade Co) over Beaver Ck
FairPosted for loadZiebach County, South Dakota · 13.0S 3.3E Faith · Structure no. 000000069013400
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
173 ST (meade Co) over Beaver Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 173 ST (meade Co) over Beaver Ck in Ziebach County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 173 ST (meade Co) over Beaver Ck built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is 173 ST (meade Co) over Beaver Ck 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 2024.
How much traffic does 173 ST (meade Co) over Beaver Ck carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 173 ST (meade Co) over Beaver Ck?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 173 ST (meade Co) over Beaver Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.