Pioneer Rd. over Elk Ck
PoorMeade County, South Dakota · 32.7E & 15.9S of Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047359589
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pioneer Rd. over Elk Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pioneer Rd. over Elk Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pioneer Rd. over Elk Ck built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pioneer Rd. over Elk 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 Pioneer Rd. over Elk Ck carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Pioneer Rd. over Elk Ck?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Pioneer Rd. over Elk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.