US Bridges

47290 305 Str. over Brule Ck

Good

Union County, South Dakota · 8S & 1.2E Beresford · Structure no. 000000064029080

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47290 305 Str. over Brule Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 47290 305 Str. over Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries47290 305 Str.
CrossesBrule Ck
Location8S & 1.2E Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96789, -96.74778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 47290 305 Str. over Brule Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47290 305 Str. over Brule Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 47290 305 Str. over Brule Ck carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 47290 305 Str. over Brule Ck?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 47290 305 Str. over Brule Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.