241st Street over Medicine Creek
FairLyman County, South Dakota · 0.5E of Kennebec · Structure no. 000000043256200
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
241st Street over Medicine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 241st Street over Medicine Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1979, making it 46 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 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 241st Street over Medicine Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 241st Street over Medicine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.