Brehm Rd. over Ck
PoorClosed to trafficMeade County, South Dakota · 29E & 15.5S Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047320585
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brehm Rd. over Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brehm Rd. over Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Brehm Rd. over Ck built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brehm Rd. over 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does Brehm Rd. over Ck carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Brehm Rd. over Ck?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Brehm Rd. over Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.