IRR SD034 over Elm Ck
GoodBuffalo County, South Dakota · 8.2 W JCT Sd 45 · Structure no. 000000009208080
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 469
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR SD034 over Elm Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR SD034 over Elm Ck in Buffalo County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 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 IRR SD034 over Elm Ck built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR SD034 over Elm Ck 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 2023.
How much traffic does IRR SD034 over Elm Ck carry?
About 469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is IRR SD034 over Elm Ck?
The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns IRR SD034 over Elm Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.