US Bridges

230 ST over Crow Ck

Poor

Jerauld County, South Dakota · 1.5S & 17.4W Wssgtn Sprgs · Structure no. 000000037006100

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

230 ST over Crow Ck is a steel culvert carrying 230 ST over Crow Ck in Jerauld County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries230 ST
CrossesCrow Ck
Location1.5S & 17.4W Wssgtn Sprgs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.05023, -98.91277
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 230 ST over Crow Ck built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 230 ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 230 ST over Crow Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 230 ST over Crow Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 230 ST over Crow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.