US Bridges

Wicksville RD over Elk Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 4.5 S 3 W Elm Spring · Structure no. 000000047489546

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wicksville RD over Elk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wicksville RD over Elk Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesWicksville RD
CrossesElk Ck
Location4.5 S 3 W Elm Spring
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.24822, -102.5881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wicksville RD over Elk Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wicksville RD over Elk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wicksville RD over Elk Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wicksville RD over Elk Ck?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wicksville RD over Elk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.