US Bridges

E. Ardmore Road over Long Branch Ck

Good

Fall River County, South Dakota · 0.5E Ardmore · Structure no. 000000024205315

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Ardmore Road over Long Branch Ck is a steel culvert carrying E. Ardmore Road over Long Branch Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesE. Ardmore Road
CrossesLong Branch Ck
Location0.5E Ardmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02181, -103.65178
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 E. Ardmore Road over Long Branch Ck built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Ardmore Road over Long Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E. Ardmore Road over Long Branch Ck carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E. Ardmore Road over Long Branch Ck?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E. Ardmore Road over Long Branch Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.