227th Street over Bad River
PoorPosted for loadJones County, South Dakota · 9.8W & 15.7N Murdo · Structure no. 000000038072033
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 198 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
227th Street over Bad River is a steel truss - thru carrying 227th Street over Bad River in Jones County, South Dakota. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 107 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 3 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 227th Street over Bad River built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is 227th Street over Bad River 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 2024.
How much traffic does 227th Street over Bad River carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 227th Street over Bad River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 227th Street over Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.