US Bridges

47610 316 ST over Brule Ck

Good

Union County, South Dakota · 8.0N & 0.1E Elk Point · Structure no. 000000064061190

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47610 316 ST over Brule Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47610 316 ST over Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries47610 316 ST
CrossesBrule Ck
Location8.0N & 0.1E Elk Point
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.8087, -96.68695
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 47610 316 ST over Brule Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47610 316 ST 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 47610 316 ST over Brule Ck carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 47610 316 ST over Brule Ck?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 47610 316 ST over Brule Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.