US Bridges

237 Street over Unnamed Ck

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, South Dakota · 7.7E Cottonwood · Structure no. 000000036197018

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

237 Street over Unnamed Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 237 Street over Unnamed Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Carries237 Street
CrossesUnnamed Ck
Location7.7E Cottonwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.96811, -101.74126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 237 Street over Unnamed Ck built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 237 Street over Unnamed 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 237 Street over Unnamed Ck carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 237 Street over Unnamed Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 237 Street over Unnamed Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.