US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 44 over Oak Creek

Good

Corson County, South Dakota · 7.2 KM SE of Mahto · Structure no. 00000000000A152

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 44 over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 44 over Oak Creek in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 44
CrossesOak Creek
Location7.2 KM SE of Mahto
RouteFederal Lands Road 44
Coordinates45.72823, -100.59576
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 BIA RTE 44 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 44 over Oak Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 44 over Oak Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 44 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 44 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.