US Bridges

228 ST over Battle Ck

Fair

Lake County, South Dakota · 0.6S & 0.2E Rutland · Structure no. 000000040202080

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

228 ST over Battle Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 228 ST over Battle Ck in Lake 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries228 ST
CrossesBattle Ck
Location0.6S & 0.2E Rutland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.08069, -96.96528
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2022)
Projected traffic731 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 228 ST over Battle Ck built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 228 ST over Battle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 228 ST over Battle Ck carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 228 ST over Battle Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 228 ST over Battle Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.