US Bridges

IRR US012 over Snake Ck

Fair

Corson County, South Dakota · 1.5 NW JCT Sd 20 · Structure no. 000000016689259

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,091
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US012 over Snake Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR US012 over Snake Ck in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesIRR US012
CrossesSnake Ck
Location1.5 NW JCT Sd 20
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates45.57485, -100.58758
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2024)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US012 over Snake Ck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US012 over Snake 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does IRR US012 over Snake Ck carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IRR US012 over Snake Ck?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US012 over Snake Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.