US Bridges

227 ST over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Miner County, South Dakota · 5S & 4.6E Carthage · Structure no. 000000049116070

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

227 ST over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 227 ST over Ck in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries227 ST
CrossesCk
Location5S & 4.6E Carthage
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.09567, -97.61848
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$189,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 227 ST over Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 227 ST over 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 227 ST over Ck carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 227 ST over Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 227 ST over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.