US Bridges

SD248 over R&w RR

Fair

Jones County, South Dakota · 6.8 W JCT US 83 S · Structure no. 000000038113200

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD248 over R&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD248 over R&w RR in Jones County, South Dakota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSD248
CrossesR&w RR
Location6.8 W JCT US 83 S
RouteState Highway 248
CountyJones County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.87957, -100.83933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2024)
Projected traffic205 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SD248 over R&w RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD248 over R&w RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SD248 over R&w RR carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SD248 over R&w RR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SD248 over R&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.