US Bridges

231 Street over Crow Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Jerauld County, South Dakota · 2.2S & 17.8W Wssgtn Sprgs · Structure no. 000000037002110

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2020
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

231 Street over Crow Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying 231 Street over Crow Ck in Jerauld County, South Dakota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries231 Street
CrossesCrow Ck
Location2.2S & 17.8W Wssgtn Sprgs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.03581, -98.9245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 231 Street over Crow Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 231 Street over Crow Ck 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 September 2020.

How much traffic does 231 Street over Crow Ck carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 231 Street over Crow Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 231 Street over Crow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.