US Bridges

IRR Ar SD050 over Bad Hand Ck

Fair

Brule County, South Dakota · 5.4 N JCT I 90 Loop · Structure no. 000000008084042

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
924
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Ar SD050 over Bad Hand Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR Ar SD050 over Bad Hand Ck in Brule County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 924 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,198 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesIRR Ar SD050
CrossesBad Hand Ck
Location5.4 N JCT I 90 Loop
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates43.87228, -99.29891
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic924 (2024)
Projected traffic1,198 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR Ar SD050 over Bad Hand Ck built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Ar SD050 over Bad Hand 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IRR Ar SD050 over Bad Hand Ck carry?

About 924 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR Ar SD050 over Bad Hand Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IRR Ar SD050 over Bad Hand Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.