US Bridges

SD011 over East Brule Ck

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 0.5 S JCT Sd 46 · Structure no. 000000064090005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,294
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD011 over East Brule Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD011 over East Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 1,294 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,993 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSD011
CrossesEast Brule Ck
Location0.5 S JCT Sd 46
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates43.07648, -96.628
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,294 (2024)
Projected traffic1,993 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD011 over East Brule Ck built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD011 over East 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SD011 over East Brule Ck carry?

About 1,294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SD011 over East Brule Ck?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD011 over East Brule Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.