Horseshoe Rd. over Elk Ck
FairPosted for loadMeade County, South Dakota · 14S&21.8E Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047248570
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horseshoe Rd. over Elk Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horseshoe Rd. over Elk Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horseshoe Rd. over Elk Ck built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Horseshoe Rd. over Elk 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 Horseshoe Rd. over Elk Ck carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Horseshoe Rd. over Elk Ck?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Horseshoe Rd. over Elk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.