226th Street over Sand Creek
GoodSanborn County, South Dakota · 3.9E & 4N Woonsocket · Structure no. 000000056069060
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
226th Street over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 226th Street over Sand Creek in Sanborn County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 226th Street over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is 226th Street over Sand 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 226th Street over Sand Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 226th Street over Sand Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns 226th Street over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.