US Bridges

SD251 over Masdon Ck

Good

Gregory County, South Dakota · 5.1 S JCT US 18 · Structure no. 000000027050241

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD251 over Masdon Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD251 over Masdon Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSD251
CrossesMasdon Ck
Location5.1 S JCT US 18
RouteState Highway 251
Coordinates43.15414, -99.43515
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic552 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD251 over Masdon Ck built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD251 over Masdon Ck 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SD251 over Masdon Ck carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SD251 over Masdon Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD251 over Masdon Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.