Elm Springs Rd. over Elk Ck
PoorMeade County, South Dakota · 4.3S & 1.2E Elm Sprg · Structure no. 000000047533543
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 229 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Springs Rd. over Elk Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Springs Rd. over Elk Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 4 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2032. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Springs Rd. over Elk Ck built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Elm Springs Rd. over Elk 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 Elm Springs Rd. over Elk Ck carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elm Springs Rd. over Elk Ck?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Springs Rd. over Elk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.