US Bridges

IRR SD1806 over Burlington Northern RR

Fair

Corson County, South Dakota · 3.0 N JCT US 12 · Structure no. 000000016732234

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
826
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD1806 over Burlington Northern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD1806 over Burlington Northern RR in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 826 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,079 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIRR SD1806
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location3.0 N JCT US 12
RouteState Highway 1806
Coordinates45.61131, -100.50102
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2024)
Projected traffic1,079 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SD1806 over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD1806 over Burlington Northern RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IRR SD1806 over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD1806 over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD1806 over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.