US Bridges

224 ST over Redstone Ck

Fair

Miner County, South Dakota · 2S & 2.8W Carthage · Structure no. 000000049042040

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

224 ST over Redstone Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 224 ST over Redstone Ck in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries224 ST
CrossesRedstone Ck
Location2S & 2.8W Carthage
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.13979, -97.76607
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Redstone Ck built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 224 ST over Redstone Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 224 ST over Redstone Ck carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 224 ST over Redstone Ck?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 224 ST over Redstone Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.