US Bridges

31590 476 TH Ave over Brule Ck

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 8.1N Elk Point · Structure no. 000000064060189

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31590 476 TH Ave over Brule Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 31590 476 TH Ave over Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries31590 476 TH Ave
CrossesBrule Ck
Location8.1N Elk Point
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.80959, -96.68769
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 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 31590 476 TH Ave over Brule Ck built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31590 476 TH Ave over Brule 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 31590 476 TH Ave over Brule Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 31590 476 TH Ave over Brule Ck?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 31590 476 TH Ave over Brule Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.