Elk Vale Rd. over Elk Ck
GoodMeade County, South Dakota · 11.9E 0.4N Piedmont · Structure no. 000000047210552
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Vale Rd. over Elk Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elk Vale Rd. over Elk Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Elk Vale Rd. over Elk Ck built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Vale 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 Elk Vale Rd. over Elk Ck carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elk Vale Rd. over Elk Ck?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Vale Rd. over Elk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.