US Bridges

47730 309 Str. over Ck

FairPosted for load

Union County, South Dakota · 7.5S & 1.7W Alcester · Structure no. 000000064073120

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47730 309 Str. over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47730 309 Str. over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries47730 309 Str.
CrossesCk
Location7.5S & 1.7W Alcester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.9091, -96.65834
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic180 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 47730 309 Str. over Ck built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47730 309 Str. over 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 47730 309 Str. over Ck carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 47730 309 Str. over Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 47730 309 Str. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.