US Bridges

235 Street over Firesteel Ck

Fair

Jerauld County, South Dakota · 6 S 2 W Lane · Structure no. 000000037236150

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

235 Street over Firesteel Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 235 Street over Firesteel Ck in Jerauld County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries235 Street
CrossesFiresteel Ck
Location6 S 2 W Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.98042, -98.45984
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 235 Street over Firesteel Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 235 Street over Firesteel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 235 Street over Firesteel Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 235 Street over Firesteel Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 235 Street over Firesteel Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.