SD050 over West Br Emanuel Ck
FairBon Homme County, South Dakota · 0.3 E JCT Sd 37 North · Structure no. 000000005103120
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,498
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD050 over West Br Emanuel Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD050 over West Br Emanuel Ck in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,498 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,670 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD050 over West Br Emanuel Ck built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD050 over West Br Emanuel Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SD050 over West Br Emanuel Ck carry?
About 2,498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SD050 over West Br Emanuel Ck?
The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SD050 over West Br Emanuel Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.