US Bridges

31410 474th Ave over Brule Ck

Good

Union County, South Dakota · 1.8E & 16.1S Beresford · Structure no. 000000064038171

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31410 474th Ave over Brule Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 31410 474th Ave over Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries31410 474th Ave
CrossesBrule Ck
Location1.8E & 16.1S Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.83732, -96.73186
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.1 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 31410 474th Ave over Brule Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31410 474th Ave 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 31410 474th Ave over Brule Ck carry?

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

How long is 31410 474th Ave over Brule Ck?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 31410 474th Ave over Brule Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.