US Bridges

SD010 over Elm Rv

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 2.9 W JCT US 281 · Structure no. 000000007071150

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
732
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD010 over Elm Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD010 over Elm Rv in Brown 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 732 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesSD010
CrossesElm Rv
Location2.9 W JCT US 281
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates45.7211, -98.57658
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2024)
Projected traffic971 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 SD010 over Elm Rv built?

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

What condition is SD010 over Elm Rv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SD010 over Elm Rv carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SD010 over Elm Rv?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD010 over Elm Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.