Elk Vale Rd. over Alkali Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 19E & 3.3S Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047220463
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Vale Rd. over Alkali Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elk Vale Rd. over Alkali Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Vale Rd. over Alkali Ck built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Vale Rd. over Alkali Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Vale Rd. over Alkali Ck carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elk Vale Rd. over Alkali Ck?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Vale Rd. over Alkali Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.