US Bridges

SD258 over Snow Ck

Good

Aurora County, South Dakota · 0.5N & E I90 Interchange · Structure no. 00000000215D154

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD258 over Snow Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD258 over Snow Ck in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesSD258
CrossesSnow Ck
Location0.5N & E I90 Interchange
RouteState Highway 258
Coordinates43.71026, -98.48478
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2024)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD258 over Snow Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD258 over Snow Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SD258 over Snow Ck carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SD258 over Snow Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SD258 over Snow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.