242 Street over Outlet for Lake Spillway
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, South Dakota · 5.6E & 4N Belvidere · Structure no. 000000036496070
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
242 Street over Outlet for Lake Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 242 Street over Outlet for Lake Spillway in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 242 Street over Outlet for Lake Spillway built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 242 Street over Outlet for Lake Spillway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 242 Street over Outlet for Lake Spillway carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 242 Street over Outlet for Lake Spillway?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 242 Street over Outlet for Lake Spillway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.