Elm Springs Rd. over Alkali Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 2.0E8.7S Elm Springs · Structure no. 000000047539586
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Springs Rd. over Alkali Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Springs Rd. over Alkali Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Elm Springs Rd. over Alkali Ck built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Springs Rd. over Alkali Ck 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 Alkali Ck carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elm Springs Rd. over Alkali Ck?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Springs Rd. over Alkali Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.