US Bridges

48060 306 Str. over East Union Ck

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 4S & 1.6E Alcester · Structure no. 000000064106090

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

48060 306 Str. over East Union Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 48060 306 Str. over East Union Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries48060 306 Str.
CrossesEast Union Ck
Location4S & 1.6E Alcester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.9524, -96.59681
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 48060 306 Str. over East Union Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48060 306 Str. over East 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 48060 306 Str. over East Union Ck carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 48060 306 Str. over East Union Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 48060 306 Str. over East Union Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.