Elm Street over Pony Ck
FairPosted for loadHutchinson County, South Dakota · Elm Street Parkston · Structure no. 000000034063074
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Pony Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Pony Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Pony Ck built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over Pony Ck 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Pony Ck carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Pony Ck?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Pony Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.