US Bridges

226th St. over Ck

Good

Sanborn County, South Dakota · .8W 10N Artesian · Structure no. 000000056192030

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

226th St. over Ck is a steel culvert carrying 226th St. over Ck in Sanborn County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries226th St.
CrossesCk
Location.8W 10N Artesian
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.15509, -97.94574
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 226th St. over Ck built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 226th St. over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 226th St. over Ck carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 226th St. over Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns 226th St. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.