US Bridges

IRR US018 over Trib to Lake Andes

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 1.0 E JCT Sd 50 W · Structure no. 000000012394244

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US018 over Trib to Lake Andes is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR US018 over Trib to Lake Andes in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,873 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR US018
CrossesTrib to Lake Andes
Location1.0 E JCT Sd 50 W
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.14922, -98.51886
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2024)
Projected traffic1,873 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US018 over Trib to Lake Andes built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US018 over Trib to Lake Andes 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does IRR US018 over Trib to Lake Andes carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR US018 over Trib to Lake Andes?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns IRR US018 over Trib to Lake Andes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.