Elk Creek Rd. over Antelope Ck
PoorMeade County, South Dakota · 13S&22.2E Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047252560
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek Rd. over Antelope Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elk Creek Rd. over Antelope Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Creek Rd. over Antelope Ck built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Creek Rd. over Antelope Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Creek Rd. over Antelope Ck carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek Rd. over Antelope Ck?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek Rd. over Antelope Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.