IRR BIA RTE 44 over West Fork of Oak Creek
FairCorson County, South Dakota · 1 KM NE of Mahto · Structure no. 00000000000A067
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 213
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 44 over West Fork of Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 44 over West Fork of Oak Creek in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 44 over West Fork of Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 44 over West Fork of Oak 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 44 over West Fork of Oak Creek carry?
About 213 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 44 over West Fork of Oak Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 44 over West Fork of Oak Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.