US Bridges

47160 310 Str. over Brule Ck

Poor

Union County, South Dakota · 12S & 0.4E Beresford · Structure no. 000000064016130

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47160 310 Str. over Brule Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 47160 310 Str. over Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries47160 310 Str.
CrossesBrule Ck
Location12S & 0.4E Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.89528, -96.7749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 47160 310 Str. over Brule Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47160 310 Str. over Brule Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 47160 310 Str. over Brule Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 47160 310 Str. over Brule Ck?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 47160 310 Str. over Brule Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.