102nd Street over Elm Lake
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, South Dakota · 8.5W & 5N of Frederick · Structure no. 000000007019020
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
102nd Street over Elm Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 102nd Street over Elm Lake in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 102nd Street over Elm Lake built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 102nd Street over Elm Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 102nd Street over Elm Lake carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 102nd Street over Elm Lake?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 102nd Street over Elm Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.