Haydraw Rd. over East Elm Ck
PoorMeade County, South Dakota · 3.2N & 35E Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047380398
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Haydraw Rd. over East Elm Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Haydraw Rd. over East Elm Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Haydraw Rd. over East Elm Ck built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Haydraw Rd. over East Elm 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 Haydraw Rd. over East Elm Ck carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Haydraw Rd. over East Elm Ck?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Haydraw Rd. over East Elm Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.