US Bridges

IRR SD065 over White Shirt Ck

Fair

Corson County, South Dakota · 5.3 S JCT US 12 · Structure no. 000000016328073

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD065 over White Shirt Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR SD065 over White Shirt Ck in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesIRR SD065
CrossesWhite Shirt Ck
Location5.3 S JCT US 12
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates45.8442, -101.33083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2024)
Projected traffic306 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SD065 over White Shirt Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD065 over White Shirt Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SD065 over White Shirt Ck carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD065 over White Shirt Ck?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD065 over White Shirt Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.