SD248 over Brave Bull Ck
FairPosted for loadJackson County, South Dakota · 0.4 E of Belvidere · Structure no. 000000036441108
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SD248 over Brave Bull Ck carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SD248 over Brave Bull Ck?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 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.