241st Street over Medicine Creek
PoorLyman County, South Dakota · 5.7E of Presho · Structure no. 000000043207200
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
241st Street over Medicine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 241st Street over Medicine Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 241st Street over Medicine Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 241st Street over Medicine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 241st Street over Medicine Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 241st Street over Medicine Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 241st Street over Medicine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.