Elm Avenue over Drainage Ditch
PoorPennington County, South Dakota · 200S Elm & Centennial -Rc · Structure no. 000000052423324
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Avenue over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elm Avenue over Drainage Ditch in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Avenue over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Avenue over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Avenue over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Elm Avenue over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Avenue over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.