IRR BIA RTE 2 over Red Water Creek
PoorDewey County, South Dakota · 8.5 KM E of Sd HWY 63 · Structure no. 00000000000A002
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 2 over Red Water Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Red Water Creek in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 2 over Red Water Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Red Water Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2 over Red Water Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Red Water Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Red Water Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.