US Bridges

237th Avenue over Firesteel Creek

Good

Corson County, South Dakota · 3E & 6.7N Isabel · Structure no. 000000016310313

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

237th Avenue over Firesteel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 237th Avenue over Firesteel Creek in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Carries237th Avenue
CrossesFiresteel Creek
Location3E & 6.7N Isabel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.49682, -101.3675
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 237th Avenue over Firesteel Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 237th Avenue over Firesteel Creek 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does 237th Avenue over Firesteel Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 237th Avenue over Firesteel Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 237th Avenue over Firesteel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.