SD248 over Br Medicine Ck
FairJones County, South Dakota · 1.6 E of Draper · Structure no. 000000038276173
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 251
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD248 over Br Medicine Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD248 over Br Medicine Ck in Jones County, South Dakota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD248 over Br Medicine Ck built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD248 over Br Medicine 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SD248 over Br Medicine Ck carry?
About 251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SD248 over Br Medicine Ck?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SD248 over Br Medicine Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.