48030 310 Str. over East Union Ck
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, South Dakota · 8.5S & 1.3E Alcester · Structure no. 000000064103130
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
48030 310 Str. over East Union Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 48030 310 Str. over East Union Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 77 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 48030 310 Str. over East Union Ck built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is 48030 310 Str. over East Union Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 48030 310 Str. over East Union Ck carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 48030 310 Str. over East Union Ck?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 48030 310 Str. over East Union Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.