US Bridges

Nemo Road over Estes Ck

Good

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 1.6 S 0.6 E Nemo · Structure no. 000000041280298

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nemo Road over Estes Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nemo Road over Estes Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNemo Road
CrossesEstes Ck
Location1.6 S 0.6 E Nemo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.17258, -103.49325
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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 Nemo Road over Estes Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nemo Road over Estes 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nemo Road over Estes Ck carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nemo Road over Estes Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nemo Road over Estes Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.