US Bridges

IRR Ar SD040 over Battle Ck

Good

Custer County, South Dakota · 17.5 SE of Hermosa · Structure no. 000000017577099

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Ar SD040 over Battle Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR Ar SD040 over Battle Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 677 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR Ar SD040
CrossesBattle Ck
Location17.5 SE of Hermosa
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates43.72538, -102.90616
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2024)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ar SD040 over Battle Ck built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Ar SD040 over Battle 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does IRR Ar SD040 over Battle Ck carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR Ar SD040 over Battle Ck?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Ar SD040 over Battle Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.