US Bridges

227th ST over Grindstone Ck

Good

Haakon County, South Dakota · 5.1N & 0.6W Philip · Structure no. 000000028163439

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

227th ST over Grindstone Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 227th ST over Grindstone Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries227th ST
CrossesGrindstone Ck
Location5.1N & 0.6W Philip
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.11157, -101.68172
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2022)
Projected traffic272 by 2032
Trucks18%
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 227th ST over Grindstone Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 227th ST over Grindstone 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 227th ST over Grindstone Ck carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is 227th ST over Grindstone Ck?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 227th ST over Grindstone Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.