47460 304 Str. over Brule Ck
PoorUnion County, South Dakota · 6S & 2.6E Beresford · Structure no. 000000064046070
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
47460 304 Str. over Brule Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47460 304 Str. over Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 47460 304 Str. over Brule Ck built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 47460 304 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 47460 304 Str. over Brule Ck carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 47460 304 Str. over Brule Ck?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 47460 304 Str. over Brule Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.