US Bridges

148th Street over Mansfield Slough

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 0.4 East of Mansfield · Structure no. 000000007079480

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

148th Street over Mansfield Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 148th Street over Mansfield Slough in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries148th Street
CrossesMansfield Slough
Location0.4 East of Mansfield
RouteCounty Highway 6178
Coordinates45.24278, -98.55714
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2022)
Projected traffic580 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 148th Street over Mansfield Slough built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 148th Street over Mansfield Slough 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 2021.

How much traffic does 148th Street over Mansfield Slough carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 148th Street over Mansfield Slough?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 148th Street over Mansfield Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.