US Bridges

IRR US012 over Claymore Ck

Poor

Corson County, South Dakota · 2.4 W Walworth CO Line · Structure no. 000000016725271

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,378
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US012 over Claymore Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR US012 over Claymore Ck in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,378 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIRR US012
CrossesClaymore Ck
Location2.4 W Walworth CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates45.55865, -100.51579
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,378 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR US012 over Claymore Ck built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US012 over Claymore Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR US012 over Claymore Ck carry?

About 1,378 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IRR US012 over Claymore Ck?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US012 over Claymore Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.