230th Avenue over Dirt Lodge Creek
FairCorson County, South Dakota · 1.2E & 11.6S Watauga · Structure no. 000000016240136
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
230th Avenue over Dirt Lodge Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 230th Avenue over Dirt Lodge Creek in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 230th Avenue over Dirt Lodge Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 230th Avenue over Dirt Lodge Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 230th Avenue over Dirt Lodge Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 230th Avenue over Dirt Lodge Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 230th Avenue over Dirt Lodge Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.