243 ST over Ck
FairAurora County, South Dakota · 4.5 W Storla · Structure no. 000000002186050
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
243 ST over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 243 ST over Ck in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 101 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.
It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 243 ST over Ck built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is 243 ST over 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 2023.
How much traffic does 243 ST over Ck carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 243 ST over Ck?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 243 ST over Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.