US Bridges

223rd Street over Spring Creek

Fair

Moody County, South Dakota · 3.3W of Ward · Structure no. 000000051177030

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

223rd Street over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 223rd Street over Spring Creek in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries223rd Street
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.3W of Ward
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.15459, -96.53653
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 223rd Street over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is 223rd Street over Spring Creek 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 223rd Street over Spring Creek carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 223rd Street over Spring Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 223rd Street over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.