US Bridges

241 ST over Br Firesteel Ck

Fair

Aurora County, South Dakota · 1.7W 2N Storla · Structure no. 000000002213030

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

241 ST over Br Firesteel Ck is a steel culvert carrying 241 ST over Br Firesteel Ck in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries241 ST
CrossesBr Firesteel Ck
Location1.7W 2N Storla
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.89383, -98.3859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 241 ST over Br Firesteel Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 241 ST over Br Firesteel 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 241 ST over Br Firesteel Ck carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 241 ST over Br Firesteel Ck?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 241 ST over Br Firesteel Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.