US Bridges

32050 478th Ave over Brule Ck

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 1.4S Richland · Structure no. 000000064077235

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32050 478th Ave over Brule Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 32050 478th Ave over Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries32050 478th Ave
CrossesBrule Ck
Location1.4S Richland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.74369, -96.64991
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 32050 478th Ave over Brule Ck built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32050 478th 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 32050 478th Ave over Brule Ck carry?

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

How long is 32050 478th Ave over Brule Ck?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 32050 478th Ave over Brule Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.