241st Street over Medicine Creek
FairLyman County, South Dakota · 0.6W of Kennebec · Structure no. 000000043244200
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 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 1932, so it is 93 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 20 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 241st Street over Medicine Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is 241st Street over Medicine Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 241st Street over Medicine Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 241st Street over Medicine Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 241st Street over Medicine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.