US281 over Elm Rv
PoorBrown County, South Dakota · 3.7 S JCT Sd 10 W · Structure no. 000000007100188
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 291 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,041
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 over Elm Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US281 over Elm Rv in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4 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.
It carries about 3,041 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,032 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281 over Elm Rv built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US281 over Elm Rv 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US281 over Elm Rv carry?
About 3,041 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US281 over Elm Rv?
The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US281 over Elm Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.