US Bridges

47570 311 Str. over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Union County, South Dakota · 13S & 3.7E Beresford · Structure no. 000000064057140

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47570 311 Str. over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47570 311 Str. over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries47570 311 Str.
CrossesCk
Location13S & 3.7E Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.88082, -96.69239
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 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 47570 311 Str. over Ck built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is 47570 311 Str. over 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 47570 311 Str. over Ck carry?

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

How long is 47570 311 Str. over Ck?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 47570 311 Str. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.