161 Street over S Fork Yellow Bank River
Grant County, South Dakota · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 161 Street over S Fork Yellow Bank River in Grant County, South Dakota, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, making it 85 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 52 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 38 of the 205 inventoried bridges in Grant County rated poor (18.5%); 38 (18.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 69 ft |
| Location | 4.6E Albee |
| NBI structure number | 000000026376190 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Grant County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irr I029 over Indian Rv | 1976 | 6,600 | Fair |
| US012 over Whetstone Rv Div Channel | 1955 | 3,765 | Fair |
| Irr I029 S over 146 St | 1977 | 3,650 | Fair |
| Irr I029 N over 146 St | 1977 | 3,650 | Good |
| Irr I029 S over 149 St (fas 6266) | 1976 | 3,650 | Fair |
| Irr I029 N over 149 St (fas 6266) | 1976 | 3,650 | Fair |
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