242 Street over Br Smith Ck
FairPosted for loadBrule County, South Dakota · 1.5W & 9N Kimball · Structure no. 000000008232040
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
242 Street over Br Smith Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 242 Street over Br Smith Ck in Brule County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 242 Street over Br Smith Ck built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is 242 Street over Br Smith 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 242 Street over Br Smith Ck carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 242 Street over Br Smith Ck?
The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 242 Street over Br Smith Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.