US Bridges

47180 311th Street over Brule Ck

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 13S & 0.8E Beresford · Structure no. 000000064018140

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47180 311th Street over Brule Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47180 311th Street over Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries47180 311th Street
CrossesBrule Ck
Location13S & 0.8E Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.88077, -96.76834
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 47180 311th Street over Brule Ck built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47180 311th Street over Brule Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 47180 311th Street over Brule Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 47180 311th Street over Brule Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 47180 311th Street over Brule Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.