US Bridges

222 ST over Redstone Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Miner County, South Dakota · W Edge of Carthage · Structure no. 000000049062020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

222 ST over Redstone Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 222 ST over Redstone Ck in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries222 ST
CrossesRedstone Ck
LocationW Edge of Carthage
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.16864, -97.72618
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$329,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 222 ST over Redstone Ck built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 222 ST over Redstone Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 222 ST over Redstone Ck carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 222 ST over Redstone Ck?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 222 ST over Redstone Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.