US Bridges

235 ST over Park Ck

Fair

Lake County, South Dakota · 2.0S & 1.3E Madison · Structure no. 000000040143150

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

235 ST over Park Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 235 ST over Park Ck in Lake 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 6 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries235 ST
CrossesPark Ck
Location2.0S & 1.3E Madison
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.97872, -97.08402
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2022)
Projected traffic684 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 235 ST over Park Ck built?

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

What condition is 235 ST over Park 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 235 ST over Park Ck carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 235 ST over Park Ck?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 235 ST over Park Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.