118th Street over Elm River
GoodBrown County, South Dakota · 2N & 2.2W of Westport · Structure no. 000000007088180
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
118th Street over Elm River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 118th Street over Elm River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 118th Street over Elm River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 118th Street over Elm River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 118th Street over Elm River carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 118th Street over Elm River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 118th Street over Elm River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.