US Bridges

SD046 over Emanuel Ck

Fair

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 3.1 E JCT Sd 37 · Structure no. 000000005131060

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD046 over Emanuel Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD046 over Emanuel Ck in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSD046
CrossesEmanuel Ck
Location3.1 E JCT Sd 37
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates43.08271, -97.90882
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2024)
Projected traffic723 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD046 over Emanuel Ck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD046 over 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 SD046 over Emanuel Ck carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SD046 over Emanuel Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD046 over Emanuel Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.