US Bridges

47230 306 Str. over Brule Ck

PoorPosted for load

Union County, South Dakota · 8S & 0.3E Beresford · Structure no. 000000064023090

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47230 306 Str. over Brule Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 47230 306 Str. over Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries47230 306 Str.
CrossesBrule Ck
Location8S & 0.3E Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.9533, -96.75732
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$482,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 47230 306 Str. over Brule Ck built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47230 306 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 47230 306 Str. over Brule Ck carry?

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

How long is 47230 306 Str. over Brule Ck?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 47230 306 Str. over Brule Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.