249 ST over Ck
FairAurora County, South Dakota · 5.3E 4N Plankinton · Structure no. 000000002213110
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
249 ST over Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 249 ST over Ck in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 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 249 ST over Ck built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 249 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 249 ST over Ck carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 249 ST over Ck?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 249 ST over Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.