US Bridges

227th St. over West Redstone Ck

Good

Sanborn County, South Dakota · 2.3E 6N Artesian · Structure no. 000000056228070

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

227th St. over West Redstone Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 227th St. over West Redstone Ck in Sanborn County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries227th St.
CrossesWest Redstone Ck
Location2.3E 6N Artesian
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.09657, -97.87433
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 227th St. over West Redstone Ck built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 227th St. over West Redstone 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 227th St. over West Redstone Ck carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 227th St. over West Redstone Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 227th St. over West Redstone Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.