US Bridges

47110 309 Str. over Brule Ck

Good

Union County, South Dakota · 11S & 0.1E Beresford · Structure no. 000000064011120

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47110 309 Str. over Brule Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 47110 309 Str. over Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries47110 309 Str.
CrossesBrule Ck
Location11S & 0.1E Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.90994, -96.78339
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 47110 309 Str. over Brule Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47110 309 Str. over Brule 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 2024.

How much traffic does 47110 309 Str. over Brule Ck carry?

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

How long is 47110 309 Str. over Brule Ck?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 47110 309 Str. over Brule Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.