US Bridges

SD231 over Boxelder Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.8 S Meade CO Line · Structure no. 000000052377268

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
389 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD231 over Boxelder Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD231 over Boxelder Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,071 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,473 by 2044. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSD231
CrossesBoxelder Ck
Location0.8 S Meade CO Line
RouteState Highway 231
Coordinates44.13204, -103.29903
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,071 (2024)
Projected traffic12,473 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD231 over Boxelder Ck built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD231 over Boxelder 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SD231 over Boxelder Ck carry?

About 9,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SD231 over Boxelder Ck?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD231 over Boxelder Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.