IRR BIA RTE 202 over Smith Creek
FairBuffalo County, South Dakota · 0.8 KM S of Shelby · Structure no. 00000000000A114
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 147
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 202 over Smith Creek is a concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 202 over Smith Creek in Buffalo County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 IRR BIA RTE 202 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 202 over Smith Creek 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 IRR BIA RTE 202 over Smith Creek carry?
About 147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 202 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 202 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.