Brehm Rd. over Elk Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 29E & 15.7S Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047320587
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brehm Rd. over Elk Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Brehm Rd. over Elk Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brehm Rd. over Elk Ck built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brehm 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 Brehm Rd. over Elk Ck carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Brehm Rd. over Elk Ck?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Brehm Rd. over Elk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.