US Bridges

240 ST over Rock Ck

Fair

Miner County, South Dakota · 7.0S & 6.6W Howard · Structure no. 000000049094200

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240 ST over Rock Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 240 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries240 ST
CrossesRock Ck
Location7.0S & 6.6W Howard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.90716, -97.66152
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 240 ST over Rock Ck built?

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

What condition is 240 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 240 ST over Rock Ck carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 240 ST over Rock Ck?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 240 ST over Rock Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.