Elmore RD over Spearfish Ck
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, South Dakota · 0.2KM West of 14A · Structure no. 000000041079199
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmore RD over Spearfish Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmore RD over Spearfish Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Elmore RD over Spearfish Ck built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elmore RD over Spearfish Ck 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Elmore RD over Spearfish Ck carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elmore RD over Spearfish Ck?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Elmore RD over Spearfish Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.