US Bridges

47670 301 St. over East Brule Ck

Good

Union County, South Dakota · 1.8W Alcester · Structure no. 000000064067040

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47670 301 St. over East Brule Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 47670 301 St. over East Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 81 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries47670 301 St.
CrossesEast Brule Ck
Location1.8W Alcester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02581, -96.67308
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 47670 301 St. over East Brule Ck built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is 47670 301 St. over East 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 47670 301 St. over East Brule Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 47670 301 St. over East Brule Ck?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 47670 301 St. over East Brule Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.