US Bridges

113th Street over Elm River

FairClosed to traffic

Brown County, South Dakota · 3W & 1N of Barnard · Structure no. 000000007080130

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2020
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

113th Street over Elm River is a steel culvert carrying 113th Street over Elm River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries113th Street
CrossesElm River
Location3W & 1N of Barnard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.74995, -98.56026
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 113th Street over Elm River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 113th 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 2020.

How much traffic does 113th Street over Elm River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 113th Street over Elm River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 113th Street over Elm River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.