Elm Springs Rd. over Belle Fourche Rv
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 1.9W 3.8N Elm Spring · Structure no. 000000047498462
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 347 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Springs Rd. over Belle Fourche Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Springs Rd. over Belle Fourche Rv in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Springs Rd. over Belle Fourche Rv built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Springs Rd. over Belle Fourche Rv 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Springs Rd. over Belle Fourche Rv carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elm Springs Rd. over Belle Fourche Rv?
The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Springs Rd. over Belle Fourche Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.