US Bridges

223rd Street over Trib to Cheyenne River

PoorPosted for load

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.1W&6S of Creighton · Structure no. 000000052909240

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

223rd Street over Trib to Cheyenne River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 223rd Street over Trib to Cheyenne River in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries223rd Street
CrossesTrib to Cheyenne River
Location1.1W&6S of Creighton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.16806, -102.22849
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 223rd Street over Trib to Cheyenne River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 223rd Street over Trib to Cheyenne River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 223rd Street over Trib to Cheyenne River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 223rd Street over Trib to Cheyenne River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 223rd Street over Trib to Cheyenne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.