SD034 over Elm Ck
GoodMeade County, South Dakota · 12 SW of Union Center · Structure no. 000000047338361
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 833
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD034 over Elm Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD034 over Elm Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 833 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD034 over Elm Ck built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD034 over Elm Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SD034 over Elm Ck carry?
About 833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SD034 over Elm Ck?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SD034 over Elm Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.