US Bridges

237th Street over Pipestone Creek

Good

Moody County, South Dakota · 8.8E & 3N of Trent · Structure no. 000000051210170

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

237th Street over Pipestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 237th Street over Pipestone Creek in Moody 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries237th Street
CrossesPipestone Creek
Location8.8E & 3N of Trent
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.94904, -96.46651
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 237th Street over Pipestone Creek built?

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

What condition is 237th Street over Pipestone Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 237th Street over Pipestone Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 237th Street over Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 237th Street over Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.