Ricard Rd. over Elk Ck
GoodMeade County, South Dakota · 12E & 12.5S of Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047150555
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ricard Rd. over Elk Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ricard Rd. over Elk Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ricard Rd. over Elk Ck built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ricard Rd. over Elk 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 Ricard Rd. over Elk Ck carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ricard Rd. over Elk Ck?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ricard Rd. over Elk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.