US Bridges

North Haines Ave. over Elk Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 14E&12.4S Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047170554

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Haines Ave. over Elk Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying North Haines Ave. over Elk Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNorth Haines Ave.
CrossesElk Ck
Location14E&12.4S Sturgis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.23707, -103.23171
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 North Haines Ave. over Elk Ck built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Haines Ave. 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 North Haines Ave. over Elk Ck carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Haines Ave. over Elk Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Haines Ave. over Elk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.