US Bridges

229 ST over Rock Ck

Good

Miner County, South Dakota · 7S & 2.6E Carthage · Structure no. 000000049096090

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

229 ST over Rock Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 229 ST over Rock Ck in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries229 ST
CrossesRock Ck
Location7S & 2.6E Carthage
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.0666, -97.65941
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 229 ST over Rock Ck built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 229 ST over Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 229 ST over Rock Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 229 ST over Rock Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 229 ST over Rock Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.