US Bridges

45780 276 ST over Elce Ck

Good

Turner County, South Dakota · 1S & 4.8E Parker · Structure no. 000000063178080

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45780 276 ST over Elce Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 45780 276 ST over Elce Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries45780 276 ST
CrossesElce Ck
Location1S & 4.8E Parker
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.38764, -97.04571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45780 276 ST over Elce Ck built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45780 276 ST over Elce Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 45780 276 ST over Elce Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 45780 276 ST over Elce Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 45780 276 ST over Elce Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.