243rd Street over American Crow Creek
GoodLyman County, South Dakota · 0.6E of Reliance · Structure no. 000000043391220
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
243rd Street over American Crow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 243rd Street over American Crow Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 243rd Street over American Crow Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is 243rd Street over American Crow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 243rd Street over American Crow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 243rd Street over American Crow Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 243rd Street over American Crow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.