US Bridges

Ellingson RD over North Fork Grand Rv

Fair

Perkins County, South Dakota · 8.0W 8.0N Lodgepole · Structure no. 000000053065020

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellingson RD over North Fork Grand Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ellingson RD over North Fork Grand Rv in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesEllingson RD
CrossesNorth Fork Grand Rv
Location8.0W 8.0N Lodgepole
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.92113, -102.82562
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellingson RD over North Fork Grand Rv built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellingson RD over North Fork Grand 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ellingson RD over North Fork Grand Rv carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ellingson RD over North Fork Grand Rv?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ellingson RD over North Fork Grand Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.