US Bridges

SD231 S over Rcp&e RR Drainag

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.3 W JCT Sd 445 · Structure no. 000000052394298

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD231 S over Rcp&e RR Drainag is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD231 S over Rcp&e RR Drainag in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 7,423 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,207 by 2044. The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSD231 S
CrossesRcp&e RR Drainag
Location0.3 W JCT Sd 445
RouteState Highway 231
Coordinates44.08465, -103.26399
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (113.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,423 (2024)
Projected traffic10,207 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 S over Rcp&e RR Drainag built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD231 S over Rcp&e RR Drainag 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SD231 S over Rcp&e RR Drainag carry?

About 7,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SD231 S over Rcp&e RR Drainag?

The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD231 S over Rcp&e RR Drainag?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.