SD046 over East Brule Ck
FairUnion County, South Dakota · 7.9 E of Beresford · Structure no. 000000064096000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,745
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD046 over East Brule Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD046 over East Brule Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,745 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,687 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD046 over East Brule Ck built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD046 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 SD046 over East Brule Ck carry?
About 1,745 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SD046 over East Brule Ck?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SD046 over East Brule Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.