US Bridges

47930 311th ST over West Union Ck

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 9.5S & 0.3E Alcester · Structure no. 000000064093140

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47930 311th ST over West Union Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 47930 311th ST over West Union Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries47930 311th ST
CrossesWest Union Ck
Location9.5S & 0.3E Alcester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.88021, -96.61881
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$401,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 47930 311th ST over West Union Ck built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47930 311th ST over West Union 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 47930 311th ST over West Union Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 47930 311th ST over West Union Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 47930 311th ST over West Union Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.