US Bridges

SD231 Ser RD over Blackhawk Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 1.0 N Pennington CO Line · Structure no. 000000047131612

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,310
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD231 Ser RD over Blackhawk Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD231 Ser RD over Blackhawk Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 68 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 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 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,028 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSD231 Ser RD
CrossesBlackhawk Ck
Location1.0 N Pennington CO Line
RouteState Highway 231
Coordinates44.15299, -103.3093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,310 (2023)
Projected traffic9,028 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD231 Ser RD over Blackhawk Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SD231 Ser RD over Blackhawk Ck 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SD231 Ser RD over Blackhawk Ck carry?

About 7,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SD231 Ser RD over Blackhawk Ck?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SD231 Ser RD over Blackhawk Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.