US Bridges

Sd 248 Ef over Ck

Fair

Lyman County, South Dakota · 0.1 N JCT I90 · Structure no. 000000043160204

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,265
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sd 248 Ef over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sd 248 Ef over Ck in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 78 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 2,265 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,009 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSd 248 Ef
CrossesCk
Location0.1 N JCT I90
RouteState Highway 248
Coordinates43.90021, -100.04586
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,265 (2023)
Projected traffic3,009 by 2043
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sd 248 Ef over Ck built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Sd 248 Ef over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sd 248 Ef over Ck carry?

About 2,265 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sd 248 Ef over Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sd 248 Ef over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.