US Bridges

IRR SD050 over Trib Choteau Ck

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 0.4 N JCT SD46 · Structure no. 000000012480286

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,329
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD050 over Trib Choteau Ck is a concrete culvert carrying IRR SD050 over Trib Choteau Ck in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,908 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIRR SD050
CrossesTrib Choteau Ck
Location0.4 N JCT SD46
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates43.08799, -98.34759
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 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2023)
Projected traffic1,908 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SD050 over Trib Choteau Ck built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD050 over Trib Choteau Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SD050 over Trib Choteau Ck carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD050 over Trib Choteau Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns IRR SD050 over Trib Choteau Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.