US Bridges

230 ST over Patterson Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 10.8E 2.0S N.Underwood · Structure no. 000000052719310

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

230 ST over Patterson Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 230 ST over Patterson Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 9 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries230 ST
CrossesPatterson Ck
Location10.8E 2.0S N.Underwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.06706, -102.60874
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2022)
Projected traffic9 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 230 ST over Patterson Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 230 ST over Patterson 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does 230 ST over Patterson Ck carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is 230 ST over Patterson Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 230 ST over Patterson Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.