SD034 over East Elm Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 7.5 W of Union Center · Structure no. 000000047382348
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD034 over East Elm Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD034 over East Elm Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD034 over East Elm Ck built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD034 over East Elm 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SD034 over East Elm Ck carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SD034 over East Elm Ck?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SD034 over East Elm Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.