US Bridges

241 ST over Buffalo Ck

Good

Lake County, South Dakota · 2.1W & 0.2S Chester · Structure no. 000000040199210

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

241 ST over Buffalo Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 241 ST over Buffalo Ck in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries241 ST
CrossesBuffalo Ck
Location2.1W & 0.2S Chester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.89175, -96.97133
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 241 ST over Buffalo Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 241 ST over Buffalo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 241 ST over Buffalo Ck carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 241 ST over Buffalo Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 241 ST over Buffalo Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.