244 ST over Firesteel Ck
PoorPosted for loadAurora County, South Dakota · 1S & 2.5W Storla · Structure no. 000000002206060
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
244 ST over Firesteel Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 244 ST over Firesteel Ck in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 85 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 3 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 244 ST over Firesteel Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is 244 ST over Firesteel 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 244 ST over Firesteel Ck carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 244 ST over Firesteel Ck?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 244 ST over Firesteel Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.