US Bridges

224 ST over Boxelder Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 6.0 E Blackhawk · Structure no. 000000047192610

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

224 ST over Boxelder Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 224 ST over Boxelder Ck in Meade 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries224 ST
CrossesBoxelder Ck
Location6.0 E Blackhawk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.15479, -103.18734
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.2 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 traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 224 ST over Boxelder Ck built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 224 ST over Boxelder 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 224 ST over Boxelder Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 224 ST over Boxelder Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 224 ST over Boxelder Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.