241st Street over Trib. to Medicine Creek
PoorPosted for loadLyman County, South Dakota · 0.9W of Kennebec · Structure no. 000000043241200
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
241st Street over Trib. to Medicine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 241st Street over Trib. to 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 241st Street over Trib. to Medicine Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 241st Street over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Medicine Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 241st Street over Trib. to Medicine Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 241st Street over Trib. to Medicine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.