US Bridges

SD248 over Brave Bull Ck

Fair

Jackson County, South Dakota · 1.7 W of Belvidere · Structure no. 000000036421109

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD248 over Brave Bull Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD248 over Brave Bull Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesSD248
CrossesBrave Bull Ck
Location1.7 W of Belvidere
RouteState Highway 248
Coordinates43.83615, -101.30296
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2024)
Projected traffic218 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD248 over Brave Bull Ck built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD248 over Brave Bull 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SD248 over Brave Bull Ck carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SD248 over Brave Bull Ck?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SD248 over Brave Bull Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.