US Bridges

48190 308 Str. over Ck

FairPosted for load

Union County, South Dakota · 6.5S & 2.9E Alcester · Structure no. 000000064119110

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

48190 308 Str. over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 48190 308 Str. over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries48190 308 Str.
CrossesCk
Location6.5S & 2.9E Alcester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.92346, -96.56766
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 48190 308 Str. over Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48190 308 Str. over 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 48190 308 Str. over Ck carry?

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

How long is 48190 308 Str. over Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 48190 308 Str. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.