US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE Allen over Trib of White River

Good

Bennett County, South Dakota · East of Allen · Structure no. 0000A06344B0161

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE Allen over Trib of White River is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE Allen over Trib of White River in Bennett County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 241 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE Allen
CrossesTrib of White River
LocationEast of Allen
RouteFederal Lands Road 4
Coordinates43.27919, -101.92158
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width241 ft (73.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE Allen over Trib of White River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE Allen over Trib of White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE Allen over Trib of White River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE Allen over Trib of White River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 241 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE Allen over Trib of White River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.