US Bridges

IRR SD063 over Ck

Good

Corson County, South Dakota · 0.9 N of Mclaughlin · Structure no. 000000016580084

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD063 over Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD063 over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 864 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesIRR SD063
CrossesCk
Location0.9 N of Mclaughlin
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates45.82862, -100.81048
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating105.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 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 closed49.7 mi (80 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 Ck built?

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

What condition is IRR SD063 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does IRR SD063 over Ck carry?

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

How long is IRR SD063 over Ck?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD063 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.