US Bridges

47260 311 ST over Ck

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 13S & 0.6E Beresford · Structure no. 000000064026140

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47260 311 ST over Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47260 311 ST over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries47260 311 ST
CrossesCk
Location13S & 0.6E Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.88078, -96.7535
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic20 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 47260 311 ST over Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47260 311 ST over 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 47260 311 ST over Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 47260 311 ST over Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 47260 311 ST over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.