Wilcox Rd. over East Elm Ck
PoorPosted for loadMeade County, South Dakota · 6.2N & 35.2E Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047382368
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilcox Rd. over East Elm Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilcox Rd. over East Elm Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilcox Rd. over East Elm Ck built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilcox 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 Wilcox Rd. over East Elm Ck carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wilcox Rd. over East Elm Ck?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wilcox Rd. over East Elm Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.