US Bridges

IRR SD063 over Oak Ck

Fair

Corson County, South Dakota · 1.8 N of Mclaughlin · Structure no. 000000016580075

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD063 over Oak Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD063 over Oak Ck in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 864 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.1 mi (153 km).

CarriesIRR SD063
CrossesOak Ck
Location1.8 N of Mclaughlin
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates45.84192, -100.81062
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2024)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed95.1 mi (153 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 SD063 over Oak Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD063 over Oak 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IRR SD063 over Oak Ck carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD063 over Oak Ck?

The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD063 over Oak Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.