Elmsprings Rd. over Bull Ck
PoorMeade County, South Dakota · 1.8W 4N Elm Springs · Structure no. 000000047499460
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmsprings Rd. over Bull Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elmsprings Rd. over Bull Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmsprings Rd. over Bull Ck built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elmsprings Rd. over Bull 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 Elmsprings Rd. over Bull Ck carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elmsprings Rd. over Bull Ck?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Elmsprings Rd. over Bull Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.