IRR US212 over Little Bear Ck
GoodDewey County, South Dakota · 1.8 E Ziebach CO Line · Structure no. 000000021021307
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,291
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR US212 over Little Bear Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR US212 over Little Bear Ck in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,957 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was IRR US212 over Little Bear Ck built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR US212 over Little Bear 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does IRR US212 over Little Bear Ck carry?
About 1,291 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is IRR US212 over Little Bear Ck?
The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IRR US212 over Little Bear Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.