31128 472nd Ave.Rd over Brule Ck
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, South Dakota · 13.1S Beresford · Structure no. 000000064020141
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
31128 472nd Ave.Rd over Brule Ck is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 31128 472nd Ave.Rd over Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 31128 472nd Ave.Rd over Brule Ck built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is 31128 472nd Ave.Rd 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 31128 472nd Ave.Rd over Brule Ck carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 31128 472nd Ave.Rd over Brule Ck?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 31128 472nd Ave.Rd over Brule Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.