US Bridges

221 Street over Sand Ck

Good

Jerauld County, South Dakota · 0.1W JCT US 281 · Structure no. 000000037238010

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

221 Street over Sand Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 221 Street over Sand Ck in Jerauld County, South Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Carries221 Street
CrossesSand Ck
Location0.1W JCT US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.18384, -98.45572
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 221 Street over Sand Ck built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 221 Street over Sand Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 221 Street over Sand Ck carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 221 Street over Sand Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 221 Street over Sand Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.