US Bridges

231 ST over Rock Ck

Fair

Miner County, South Dakota · 2N & 6.6W Howard · Structure no. 000000049094110

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

231 ST over Rock Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 231 ST over Rock Ck in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries231 ST
CrossesRock Ck
Location2N & 6.6W Howard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.03755, -97.6629
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 231 ST over Rock Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 231 ST over Rock 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 231 ST over Rock Ck carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 231 ST over Rock Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 231 ST over Rock Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.