US Bridges

114th Street over Elm River

Fair

Brown County, South Dakota · 3.7W of Barnard · Structure no. 000000007073140

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

114th Street over Elm River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 114th Street over Elm River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries114th Street
CrossesElm River
Location3.7W of Barnard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.73555, -98.57414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 114th Street over Elm River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 114th Street over Elm River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 114th Street over Elm River carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 114th Street over Elm River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 114th Street over Elm River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.